Tag Archives: Canada

Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, May 19th 2014, is Victoria Day in Canada. This is a public holiday for most of us. While many consider Victoria Day to be the ‘unofficial’ start of summer, it is actually to celebrate the first Monarch of the … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged British Columbia, Canada, Dominion of Canada, Elizabeth II, Manitoba, Monarchy of Canada, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Queen Victoria, Victoria Day | 1 Comment

Farley Mowat Passes Away

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Edward Brain

Famed author, and World War II veteran, Farley Mowat has passed away at the tender age of 92. Farley Mowat was commissioned into the Canadian Army during the Second World War, serving on the front lines including in Italy. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged Boat Who Wouldn't Float, Canada, Curse of the Viking Grave, Farley Mowat, List of Canadian writers, Never Cry Wolf, Sir Oliver Mowat, Whale For The Killing, World War II | Leave a comment

Commonwealth Day 2014

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, March 10th 2014, is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth.

Posted in General | Tagged Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, British Overseas Territories, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Day, Commonwealth Nations, Commonwealth Secretary-General, Cyprus, Dominica, Elizabeth II, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Head of the Commonwealth, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rawanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Westminster Abbey, Zambia | Leave a comment

Remembering John Candy

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Edward Brain

20 years today the great Canadian comedian John Candy passed away of a heart attack while working on a film in Mexico. John was born and raised in Newmarket, and came to fame as a member of the comedy series … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Canada, John Candy | 1 Comment

Congratulations to Team Canada

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Edward Brain

I would like to congratulate the entire team of athletes who represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics. You have all made us proud for you success!!! Thank you! At these Games, Team Canada brought home a total of 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged 2014 Olympics, 2014 Winter Olympics, Alex Pietrangelo, Alexandre Bilodeau, Brad Jacobs, Brianne Jenner, Caleb Flaxey, Canada, Carey Price, Caroline Ouellette, Catherine Ward, Charle Cournoyer, Charles Hamelin, Charline Labonté, Chloé Dufour-Lapointe, Chris Kunitz, Corey Perry, Dan Hamhuis, Dara Howell, Dawn McEwen, Denny Morrison, Dominique Maltais, Drew Doughty, Duncan Keith, Dylan Moscovitch, E. J. Harnden, Eric Radford, Geneviève Lacasse, Gillian Apps, Haley Irwin, Hayley Wickenheiser, Heather Moyse, Howell & Humphries, Jamie Benn, Jan Hudec, Jayna Hefford, Jeff Carter, Jenn Wakefield, Jennifer Jones, Jessica Hewitt, Jill Officer, Jocelyne Larocque, John Tavares, Jonathan Toews, Justine Dufour-Lapointe, Kaetlyn Osmond, Kaillie Humphries, Kaitlyn Lawes, Kelsey Serwa, Kevin Reynolds, Kim Lamarre, Kirsten Moore-Towers, Kirsten Wall, Laura Fortino, Lauriane Rougeau, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Marianne St-Gelais, Marie-Ève Drolet, Marie-Philip Poulin, Marielle Thompson, Mark McMorris, Martin St. Louis Jay Bouwmeester, Matt Duchene, Mélodie Daout, Meagan Duhamel, Meghan Agosta-Marciano, Meghan Mikkelson-Reid, Mikaël Kingsbury, Mike Riddle, Mike Smith, Natalie Spooner, P.K. Subban, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Chan, Patrick Marleau, Patrick Sharp, Rebecca Johnston, Rich Nash, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Fry, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Harnden, Scott Moir, Shannon Szabados, Shea Weber, Sidney Crosby, Sochi Olympics, Tara Watchorn, Team Canada, Tessa Virtue, Valérie Maltais, Virtue & Moir, Winter Olympics | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in General | Tagged Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Canadian Holidays, Dominion of Canada, Family Day, Flag Day, Islander Day, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Stat Holiday, Statutory Holiday | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in General | Tagged Ascension, Canada, Canadian Constitution, Dominion of Canada, Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Accountability, Alberta, Auditor General, British Columbia, Canada, Constitution, Democracy, Dominion of Canada, Good Government, Government, House of Commons, Justin Trudeau, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Parliament, Parliament Hill, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, reform, Saskatchewan, Senate, Senate of Canada, Senate Reform, Senator, the Senate, Yukon | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Canada, Canada men's national ice hockey team, IIHF, IIHF World U20 Championship, Team Canada | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Sports | Tagged 2014, Aaron Ekblad, Canada, Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oil Kings, Erie Otters, Halifax Mooseheads, IIHF World U20 Championship, Jonathan Drouin, Mathew Dumba, Portland Winterhawks, Prince Albert Raiders, Saginaw Spirit, Scott Laughton, Team Canada, World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, World Juniors, Zach Fucale | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Canada

Happy Victoria Day

Commonwealth Day 2014

Remembering John Candy

Congratulations to Team Canada

Family Day or Flag Day?

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 62 Years as Queen of Canada

Reforming the Senate

Canada at the World Juniors

Team Canada’s Roster set for 2014 World Juniors

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