Category Archives: General

General Blogs.

Remembrance Day 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2024, we mark Remembrance Day in Canada and the sacrifices made by our military during the many conflicts Canada has been involved in. Canadians have a long tradition of joining its allies in conflicts when required and … Continue reading →

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35 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, November 9th, 2024, marks the 35th Anniversary of the fall of The Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of Communist rule in Germany and the rest of eastern Europe. The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 to … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving 2024

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Edward Brain

As this is the second Monday in October, I would like to wish everyone in Canada a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving traditionally marks the end of the harvest season in Canada and has been celebrated in Canada since 1879 and the … Continue reading →

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102nd Warriors’ Day

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Edward Brain

On August 17th, 2024, the 102nd Warriors’ Day Parade was held at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE.) The parade featured military bands, first responders’ bands, old military vehicles, Honour Guards, etc. and started at the Princes’ Gates and head west … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2024

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Edward Brain

As today is Sir John Graves Simcoe Day in Ontario, I would like to discuss the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791 to 1796. Of course Upper Canada would later become the Province of Ontario. Born in Cotterstock, … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 157 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 157th birthday for the Dominion of Canada since Confederation on July 1st, 1867. Confederation was created thanks to the hard work of many people, and helped to create the Canada we know today.

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80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th, 2024, marks the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings as part of Operation Overlord – the opening of the second front in Europe as part of World War II. As part of Operation Overlord, the D-Day Landings … Continue reading →

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2024 NHL Conference Finals

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Edward Brain

The 2024 NHL Conference Finals are now set. Let’s look at the match-ups:

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Happy Victoria Day, 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, May 20th 2024, is Victoria Day in Canada. I want to wish every Canadian a very happy and safe Victoria Day. Today marks the celebration of the birthday of Canada’s first monarch, Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to … Continue reading →

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Early Springtime Pictures

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

Spring is definitely in the air now. Here are some pictures that I took today:

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