Tag Archives: Canada

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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Canada Celebrates 158 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 158th 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. On July 1st, 1867, three British colonies: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day 2025

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, May 19th 2025, 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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Impact of 2025 Election on Canadian Political Landscape

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

On April 28th, 2025 Canada held the 45th General Election in its’ history in order to elect members of the House of Commons. The result was a fourth straight term in office for the Liberals, and a third straight minority. … Continue reading →

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Downy Woodpecker

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Edward Brain

Following the snowstorm over the weekend of February 15th and 16th, 2025, I managed to get out for a nice walk on the afternoon of February 17th, 2025. While out for the walk I was able to catch a Downy … Continue reading →

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