Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Her Platinum Jubilee

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Edward Brain

Today, February 6th, 2022, marks the 70 Anniversary of Her Majesty’s ascension.

On February 6th, 1952, Her Majesty ascended the throne of seven independent countries – the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon. She would also become the Head of the Commonwealth, an association that now comprises of over 50 independent countries.

Over the years, some realms become republics, while others become independent countries with Her Majesty as their Head of State. As such, she is now Queen of 15 countries – Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and The United Kingdom.

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9th Anniversary of my Blog

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Edward Brain

Today, my Blog celebrates the ninth anniversary of its’ creation.

I want to thank everyone who has visited this blog, and more importantly decided to follow it.  A Big Thank You!

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Sidney Poitier has Passed Away

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Edward Brain

Famed Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier, KBE has passed away at the age of 94, a month prior to his 95th birthday.

Mr. Poitier was born on February 20th, 1927 in Miami, Florida to Reginald James and Evelyn Poitier who were farmers on Cat Island in The Bahamas.

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2021: Another Annus Horribilis

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Edward Brain

2021 has come to an end, so I would like to present my annual ‘Year in Review’.

2021 has become a second straight ‘Annus Horribilis’ as we have dealt with the COVID pandemic. This included lockdowns and restrictions during the second and third waves of the pandemic and the fourth wave continuing to cause concern. While many have been vaccinated, and booster shots being given out towards the end of the year, the country is still dealing with the effects of the pandemic.

2021 still managed to be a busy year, though.

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Betty White Passes Away at 99

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Edward Brain
Betty White (copyright David Shankbone – Betty White David Shankbone 2010 NYC)

Famed actress Betty White has passed away at the age of 99.

Ms. White is well known as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and as Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls and The Golden Palace, as well as Elka Ostrovsky on Hot in Cleveland.

Ms. White’s career spanned almost her entire life, starting out in radio at the age of 8. She then transitioned over to television as she got older.

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Arhbishop Desmond Tutu has Passed Away

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Edward Brain

South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has passed away at the age of 90.

Archbishop Tutu was born October 7th, 1931in Klerksdorp, South Africa to Zachariah Zelilo Tutu and his wife, Allen Dorothea Mavoertsek Mathlare.

He would become a teacher in 1951, prior to becoming an Anglican priest. He would be ordained in December 1960.

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2021 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 everyone who has read my Blog this year for all the support as it is very appreciated. Thank you.

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Team Canada World Juniors 2022 Team

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Edward Brain

Team Canada recently announced its’ roster for the 2022 World Juniors, which start Boxing Day.

Team Canada opens up the tournament on Boxing Day against the Czech Republic and today is starting pre-tournament play. As part of Group A, we will also be playing Austria, Finland, and Germany.

The team is looking for revenge after last year’s Silver Medal. The team went undefeated until the Gold Medal Game, which we lot 2-0 to the USA.

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The team consists of:

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Some VIA Rail Action at Union Station

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Edward Brain

Here are a couple of videos I managed to pick up this week at Toronto’s Union Station of some VIA Rail action:

  1. Train #73 on Wednesday December 1st, 2021:

Train #84 arriving at Union on Thursday December 2nd, 2021:

Train #87 backing into Union on Thursday December 2nd, 2021:

Enjoy the videos!

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Maple Leaf Gardens Turns 90

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Edward Brain

Today, November 12th, 2021, marks the 90th Anniversary of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens.

The Gardens was built by Conn Smythe to be the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team and would be owned by the company formed to run both the team and arena, Maple Leaf Gardens Limited.

On November 12, 1931, the Maple Leafs would host the Chicago Blackhawks, officially opening the Gardens.

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