Tag Archives: Canada

Former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario David Onley Passes Away

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Edward Brain

David Onley, the former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, has passed away at age 72. Mr. Onley was the 28th Lieutenant-Governor and served from 2007 to 2014. Prior to that he had a long career in journalism.

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Remembrance Day 2022

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2022, 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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Happy 155th Birthday Canada!!!!

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 155th 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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Team Canada Wins 24 Medals at Tokyo Olympics

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Edward Brain

The 2020 Summer Olympics have concluded in Tokyo with Team Canada winning 24 total medals – Seven Gold, Six Silver, and 11 Bronze Medals, good for 11th place overall – both in the number of total medals and the numbers … Continue reading →

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Happy 154th Birthday, Dominion of Canada

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Edward Brain

July 1st, 2021 marks the 154th 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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Exhibition Grounds

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Edward Brain

I went for a walk through the Exhibition grounds on June 16th 2021 while in the area for another project. I was able to pick up some photographs of some of the buildings on the property that are currently, or … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Edward Brain

Today, May 24th 2021, 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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Alex Trebek has Passed Away at 80

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Edward Brain

Alex Trebek, the long time host of Jeopardy! has passed away at the age of 80 after a 20 month fight with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on July 22nd, 1940 and grew up speaking … Continue reading →

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Happy Dominion Day 2020!!!!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Edward Brain

Happy Dominion Day to everyone in Canada! July 1st, 2020 marks the 153rd 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 … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day 2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, May 18th 2020, 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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