2014 World Cup Finals

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Edward Brain

The finals for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are now set.  So let’s look at the two final matches:

In the third place game, host country Brazil takes on the Netherlands.  Brazil was badly beaten 7-1 by Germany in their semifinal match.  The Netherlands lost 4-2 in penalty shots to Argentina after their game ended 0-0 after extra time.  The two countries have played 11 matches at the World Cup with three wins each and five draws.  In those 11 matches, both teams have scored 15 times.  Brazil is the #3 team in the world, while the Netherlands are ranked #15.  Netherlands have only lost one game at this tournament, in the semifinals.  Prior to their lose to Germany, Brazil’s worst game was a draw. Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the final four in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The final four teams breakdown as follows:

Brazil (#3) vs. Germany (#2)
Netherlands (#15) vs. Argentina (#5) Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Quaterfinals

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the final eight teams in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  Let’s look at the teams in the round of eight:

Brazil (#3) vs. Colombia (#8)
France (#17) vs. Germany (#2)
Netherlands (#15) vs. Costa Rica (#28)
Argentina (#5) vs. Belgium (#11) Continue reading →

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Happy Dominion Day

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Edward Brain
Parliament Hill

Parliament Hill

I would like to wish all Canadians a very Happy Dominion Day!  Or, if you desire, a Happy Canada Day!

Today marks 147 years since the formation of the Dominion of Canada on July 1st, 1867 with the British North American Act taking effect.  The Dominion consisted of four provinces to begin with: Ontario, Quebec, News Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

Over the years, the Dominion would increase in size, with the addition of the following provinces: Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Round of 16

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Edward Brain

We have now finished the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  This means that we are down to the last 16 teams looking to win the World Cup.

The Round of 16 breaks down as follows: Continue reading →

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Ontario Announces New Cabinet

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Edward Brain
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Coat of Arms of Ontario (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Thanks to the recent general election in Ontario and the Liberal Party receiving a majority government, Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced some changes to the Cabinet.

Many Cabinet members are still in Cabinet, albeit with new portfolios, while others remain in their current position.  However, there are some new members.

The new cabinet breaks down as follows: Continue reading →

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Pat Burns to be Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Edward Brain

It has announced that the late Pat Burns will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 17th, 2014 as a member of the Class of 2014.

As an NHL coach, Mr. Burns coached 1,019 games and winning 501 games.  Mr. Burns coached the Montreal Canadiens (1989-1992), Toronto Maple Leafs (1992-1996), Boston Bruins (1997-2001), and New Jersey Devils (2002-2004).

Mr. Burns would win the Stanley Cup in 2004 with New Jersey, while leading Montreal to the Stanley Cup finals in 1989, his first season coaching in the NHL. Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs Announce Pre-Season Schedule

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their pre-season schedule for the 2014-15 NHL season.  The team will play eight games (four home games and four road games) against four teams.

The pre-season starts out on September 22nd in London Ontario against the Philadelphia Flyers.

The pre-season games break down as follows: Continue reading →

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Liberal Majority in Ontario

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Edward Brain
Queen's Park

Queen’s Park

Now that the dust has settled in the 41st general election in Ontario, let’s look at the results:

  • Out of 107, 54 seats were required to form a majority Government.
  • The Liberals won 58 seats, for a four seat majority.
  • The Progressive Conservatives (PC) won 28 seats, forming the Official Opposition.
  • The New Democratic Party (NDP) won 21, which is unchanged.

Continue reading →

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70th Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th 2014, marks the 70th Anniversary of Canada’s involvement in the D-Day landings in Normandy France.

On June 6th 1944, members of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, with the help of the Royal Canadian Navy and the British Marines, landed on the beach code named JUNO in the early morning.

The Canadians had some of the best results on the first day of fighting.  Canadians were dealt with 359 dead, 574 wounded, and 47 captured on the first day of fighting.

Let us not forget the sacrifices made that day, and throughout the war, to fight for the freedoms we enjoy today.

 

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