Tag Archives: 2026

Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2026

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Edward Brain

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, England … Continue reading →

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Canada Succeeds at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Edward Brain

The 2026 Commonwealth Games has finished. Canada finished third overall in both Medal Count (62 total medals) and in Gold Medals (19) behind only Australia (170 Medals – 70 Gold, 45 Silver, 55 Bronze), and England (110 Medals – 29 … Continue reading →

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FIFA 2026 World Cup Finals Set

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Edward Brain

The finals of the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup is now set.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Edward Brain

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now set. The ‘Round of 32’ starts on June 29th, 2026. For the first time ever in the history of the tournament 32 teams qualify for the knockout stages, up … Continue reading →

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2026 FIFA World Cup

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Edward Brain

In just a couple of days the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin. The tournament runs from June 11th to July 19th, 2026. Canada, Mexico, and the United States are hosting the tournament, and the 48 teams that … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today, May 18th 2026, 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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A Couple of Robins

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Edward Brain

I caught a few pictures of a couple of robins today while out for a walk:

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today (March 9th, 2025) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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First Robins of 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Edward Brain

It’s not only March 1st, 2026 today but I also happened to see the first robins of 2026: spring is now really in the air! I happened to catch some pictures of some of the robins I saw today:

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Winter Walk in Colonel Samuel Smith Park (February 9th 2026)

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Edward Brain

I took a walk through Colonel Samuel Smith Park on February while it was still covered in snow on February 9th, 2026. It was sunny out and not too cold which helped make the walk pleasant but it was also … Continue reading →

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