Tag Archives: Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador & Nunavut Celebrate Milestones

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Edward Brain

The last two days have seen the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Territory of Nunavut celebrate milestones. On March 31st, 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated 75 years of joining Confederation. They joined Confederation as the 10th Province of … Continue reading →

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VIA Rail’s Flagship Train, The Canadian, Departs Toronto, March 20th 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Edward Brain

I happened to be in downtown Toronto this morning when VIA Rail Canada’s flagship train, The Canadian, departed Toronto’s Union Station bound for Vancouver. The train was led by two F40PH-2 units, #6412 and #6457. It had two deadhead cars, … Continue reading →

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Roy McMurtry Passes Away at 91

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Edward Brain

Former Ontario Attorney General of Ontario and Chief Justices of Ontario Roy McMurtry has passed away at the age of 91. He also served as High Commissioner of Canada to the United Kingdom. He was born in Toronto on May … Continue reading →

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2023: Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Edward Brain

With 2023 coming to an end, I’d like to review this year. It was a very busy year, one with happy events, but also with sad events. 2023 came in with the 25th Anniversary of Metropolitan Toronto and six local municipalities … Continue reading →

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Team Canada Announces World Juniors Team

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has set its’ roster for the 2024 World Juniors in Gothenburg, Sweden. Team Canada is looking to win their third consecutive Gold Medal and fourth in the last five years. The team will consist of the following players: Goaltenders

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Remembrance Day 2023

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2023, 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 Thanksgiving

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Edward Brain

As this is the second Monday in October, I would like to wish everyone in Canada a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving traditionally marks the end of the harvest season in Canada and has been celebrated in Canada since 1879 and the … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 156 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 156th 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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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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