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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2023

Posted on August 7, 2023 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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2023 MLB All Star Game

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Edward Brain

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is set to be played July 11,2023 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Managers will be Rob Thomson (National League) and Dusty Baker (American League.) The following players have been elected as starters in the … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 156 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 156th 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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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today, May 22nd 2023, 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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Coronation Celebration at Queen’s Park, Toronto

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Edward Brain

The Province of Ontario celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III, King of Canada, on May 6th, 2023 at Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto – the home of the Provinial Legislature. The celebration included a flag raising – the Coronation … Continue reading →

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Macbeth a Roaring Success at the COC

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Edward Brain

iuseppe Verdi‘s Macbeth opened at the Canadian Opera Company (COC) on April 28th, 2023. The opera, based on Shakespeare‘s play, stars Quinn Kelsey (Macbeth), Alexandrina Pendatchanska (Lady Macbeth), Önay Köse (Banquo), Matthew Cairns (Macduff), and Adam Luther (Malcolm.) The opera … Continue reading →

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Springtime Flowers – April 23rd, 2023

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Edward Brain

On April 23rd, 2023, I went for walk around Mimico Harbour in South Etobicoke through Humber Promenade Park. While on my walk, I managed to get some springtime pictures. Enjoy!

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2023

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today (March 13th, 2023) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

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10th Anniversary of My Site

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today, February 3rd, 2023 marks the 10th anniversary that my blog has been in existence. A lot has changed since February 3rd, 2013 when I started this blog. I have posted many reviews of plays, operas, etc. I have seen … Continue reading →

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25 Years of the ‘Megacity’ of Toronto

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Edward Brain

January 1st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of the City of Toronto becoming a ‘megacity.’ Prior to January 1st, 1998, the city we now call Toronto was comprised of six distinct cities: East York, Etobicoke North York, Scarborough, Toronto, and … Continue reading →

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