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Red Moon – March 14th 2025

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Edward Brain

In the early hours of March 14th, 2025 a Red Moon occurred. I got up to try and get some pictures. While I wasn’t able to get great pictures due to the distance of the moon from the Earth (at … Continue reading →

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2025

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today (March 10th, 2025) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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Post Snowfall Pictures

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Edward Brain

The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) was hit hard with snow in mid-February 2025. The area was hit with roughly 20 cm of snow on February 12th, another 5 cm on February 15th, and then another 15-20 cm on … Continue reading →

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Downy Woodpecker

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Edward Brain

Following the snowstorm over the weekend of February 15th and 16th, 2025, I managed to get out for a nice walk on the afternoon of February 17th, 2025. While out for the walk I was able to catch a Downy … Continue reading →

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12th Anniversary of My Site

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, February 3rd, 2025 marks the 12th anniversary that my blog has been in existence.

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Happy New Year/Year-in-Review

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

It’s now January 1st, 2025 – Happy New Year, everyone! 2024 flew by. Many things occurred during the year. Let’s take a look at some highlights:

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Edward Brain

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May you spend your Christmas with family and friends and have a wonderful and enjoyable Christmas. The year is coming to a close and I would also like to thank … Continue reading →

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Recent Video Uploads

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Edward Brain

I recently had reason to be in downtown Toronto, which gave me an opportunity to get some videos of passenger trains operating at Toronto’s Union Station. Here are some videos: The Maple Leaf, a joint Amtrak-VIA Rail train is departing … Continue reading →

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2024 Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Edward Brain

The 2024 edition of the Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade was held December 7th, 2024. The parade ran along Lake Shore Blvd. W. between Dwight Ave. and Long Branch Ave. in the New Toronto and Long Branch neighbourhoods of south Etobicoke … Continue reading →

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Quick Trip to London

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Edward Brain

I mad a quick trip to London, Ontario on November 25th, 2024 to try out VIA Rail’s new Venture trains. Overall, I am impressed with the cars, especially the signs that tell passengers what the upcoming stops are, how fast … Continue reading →

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