Tag Archives: Canada

Family Day or Flag Day?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Edward Brain

With today being Family Day in Ontario, I would like to ask the question: should we call today Family Day or make it a formal holiday in honour of Flag Day? Personally, I am calling for the name of the … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 62 Years as Queen of Canada

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension as Queen of Canada.  Queen Elizabeth II is also Queen of 15 other nations, and is the head of the Commonwealth of Nations. Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne of Canada when … Continue reading →

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Reforming the Senate

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Edward Brain

About 10 months ago, I wrote about whether or not Canada needs a Senate.  I supported having a Senate, and I still do. With the recent suspensions of three Senators, as well as the announcement that Liberal Party leader Justin … Continue reading →

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Canada at the World Juniors

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Edward Brain

With the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship (World Juniors) starting tomorrow in Malmö Sweden, I’d like to discuss Canada‘s performance at the tournament. Canada has had a tradition of being very successful at the tournament, with an overall record … Continue reading →

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Team Canada’s Roster set for 2014 World Juniors

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has finalized the team that will represent Canada at the World Juniors starting Thursday. After cutting their last three players following yesterday’s 3-0 loss to Sweden and their 4-2 win over Finland on December 20th.  The last three … Continue reading →

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The Spengler Cup: A Brief History

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Spengler Cup is scheduled to begin in 10 days in Davos Switzerland.  The tournment starts on December 26th (Boxing Day) and runs until New Year’s.  It started in 1923. The tournament was started by Dr. Carl Spengler as a … Continue reading →

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Canada Post to end Door-to-Door Delivery

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, Canada Post has announced that it will end door-to-door delivery of mail over the next five years and increase the postal rate to $1 for stamps purchased on an individual basis, or 85 cents each if purchased in a … Continue reading →

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History of the Vanier Cup

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

Prior to the 49th Vanier Cup game between the Calgary Dinos and the Laval Rouge et Or in Quebec City on November 23rd, I’d like to discuss the history of the Vanier Cup. The Vanier Cup is the top title of … Continue reading →

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Should Some Senators Resign?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Senate is under scrutiny as it looks into whether or not it should suspend three of its members – namely Senators Patrick Brazeau (Quebec), Mike Duffy (P.E.I.), and Pamela Wallin (Saskatchewan). I would state that it is time that … Continue reading →

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