Tag Archives: Canada

2025 Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Edward Brain

Santa Claus Arrived in South Etobicoke on December 6th, 2025. The 2025 Santa Claus Parade, which has been going on now for the best part of the last 40 years, included floats, marching bands, local sports teams, local politicians, Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Highlights of the 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Edward Brain

On November 13th, 2025 I went down to the 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. While down at the Fair, I also attended the afternoon horse show, featuring show jumpers, one of the competition of the Green Meadows division, Belgian horse … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day 2025

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2025, 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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Beaver Full Moon

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Edward Brain

I was able to catch a few pictures of the November 2025 full moon – the Beaver full moon. Here are the pictures:

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October 2025 Full Moon

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Edward Brain

Here are a couple of pictures of the October 2025 full moon:

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Toronto Blue Jays Win American League East Division Title

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Edward Brain

Congratulations to the Toronto Blue Jays who have won their seventh American League East Division Title with a 14-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at home today. The Blue Jays will now make their 11th postseason appearance with their … Continue reading →

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CFL Rule Changes

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Edward Brain

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced a number of changes to the rules for the game over the upcoming years. For me, I totally disagree with these changes as they make the game more ‘Americanized’ and seems to be … Continue reading →

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2025 Warriors’ Day Parade

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Edward Brain

The 2025 Warriors’ Day Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) on August 16th, 2025. This year’s parade commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII) and the Liberation of the Netherlands. Members of 32 Brigade … Continue reading →

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65 Years of The Canadian Bill of Rights

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, August 10th 2025, marks the 65th Anniversary of the enactment of the Canadian Bill of Rights. While some basic human rights had already been implied over the years, this was the first legislation specifically applying human rights at the … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2025

Posted on August 4, 2025 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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