Tag Archives: History

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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End of an Era: Demolition of the Lakeshore Teachers’ College

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Edward Brain

Humber College has began tearing down Building A at its’ Lakeshore Campus. The building was originally built in the 1950’s at the Lakeshore Teachers’ College. The college remained in operating from the 1950’s until the mid-1970’s when Humber College took … Continue reading →

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Edward Brain

For United States President, Jimmy Carter, has passed away at the age of 100. Mr. Carter was born to Bessie Lillian Gordy and James Earl Carter Sr. on October 1st, 1924 in Plains, Georgia. He would serve in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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35 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, November 9th, 2024, marks the 35th Anniversary of the fall of The Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of Communist rule in Germany and the rest of eastern Europe. The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 to … Continue reading →

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Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Edward Brain

Famed British actress Dame Maggie Smith has passed away in London, U.K. at the age of 89. Dame Maggie was born in Ilford, Essex on December 28th, 1934. She would begin her career in acting at 17 as Viola in … Continue reading →

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Happy Simcoe Day 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 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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The Adamson Estate

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Edward Brain

The Adamson Estate is located in south Mississauga.

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Abandoned Stairs in Colonel Samuel Smith Park

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Edward Brain

One of my pass times is walking.  One enjoyment of walking is the ability to add in the ability to do some amateur photography and to learn about different areas, especially historical sites and locations. One a recent walk through … 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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