Tag Archives: Canada

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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