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Random Pictures from a Recent Walk

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Edward Brain

I went on a walk a few days ago in Colonel Samuel Smith Park and had my camera with me. While on my walk I tried out the Black and White setting on my camera. Here are some pictures from Humber … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Edward Brain

It’s that time of year again, We now say goodbye to 2023 and say hello to 2024.  I hope that this year is filled with joy and happiness. Happy New Year!

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2023: Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Edward Brain

With 2023 coming to an end, I’d like to review this year. It was a very busy year, one with happy events, but also with sad events. 2023 came in with the 25th Anniversary of Metropolitan Toronto and six local municipalities … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2023 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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Santa Claus Arrives in South Etobicoke

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Edward Brain

On December 2nd, 2023, the Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade took place. The parade took place along Lake Shore Boulevard West from Dwight Avenue to 30th Street in the communities of New Toronto and Long Branch. This is the second year … Continue reading →

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60 Years since Camelot Ended

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the JFK Assassination.  On this day in 1963, while riding through Dallas, Texas, U.S. President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald.  Many people still remember where they were when … Continue reading →

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507 Long Branch Streetcar Returns

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Edward Brain

On November 19th, 2023 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) restored all day streetcar service to Long Branch Loop after streetcar service was suspended since January 2021 due to work at the King-Queen-Queensway-Roncesvalles (KQQR) intersection. At the same time, the TTC … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day 2023

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2023, 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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New Statue of Queen Elizabeth II Unveiled

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Edward Brain

A new statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled at Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ontario – the home of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario – on November 7th, 2023. The statue waas originally planned to commemorate the … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Service Returns to Humber Loop

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Edward Brain

For the first time in two years and ten months, or since January 2021, the TTC has resumed streetcar service on their 501 Queen line as far west as Humber Loop on October 29th, 2023. The service was suspended as … Continue reading →

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