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Tag Archives: Toronto
2020 Simcoe Day
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
Liberal Minority in the 43rd Canadian General Election
On October 21st, 2019 the 43rd Federal election was held in Canada. The result was a victory for the Liberal Party under Justin Trudeau, who received enough support to gain a minority Government, despite having a majority in the last … Continue reading
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Tagged #Canadavotes, #election, #generalelection, #vote, 43rd General Election, Adam van Koeverden, Andrew Scheer, Bloc Québécois, Canada, City of Toronto, Coalition, Conservative Party, Creating a Supply and Confidence Agreement, Dominion of Canada, Dr. Helena Jaczek, Elizabeth May, General Election, Greater Toronto Area, Green Party, GTA, Helena Jaczek, House of Commons, Jagmeet Singh, Jane Philpott, Jody Wilson-Raybould, Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party, Lisa Raitt, Maxime Bernier, People's Party, Ralph Goodale, Theodore Antony, Toronto, Toronto Ontario
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Happy Simcoe Day 2019
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
June 9th 2019 Departure of VIA Rail Train #1 The Canadian
I happened to catch the June 9th 2019 departure of VIA Rail’s flagship train The Canadian from Toronto’s Union Station. The train was at its full summer’s length – two locomotives and 21 cars. The consist was as follows:
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Tagged #6438, #6445, Chateau Deauville, F40PH-2, HEP-I, Park Car, Prince Albert Park, stainless steel, The Canadian, Toronto, Train #1, Transcontinental, Union Station, VIA Rail, VIA Rail Canada
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Ontario Government to Invoke Section 33 of the Constitution
On September 10th, 2018 the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, announced that he will be invoking the so-called ‘Notwithstanding clause’ in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Section 33.) This decision is in response to a court decision that the … Continue reading
Happy Simcoe Day 2018
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
Happy 5th Anniversary
February 3rd 2018 marks the fifth anniversary of my blog. I would like to thank everyone who has stopped by to read my posts. I have discussed many different topics from operas, stage shows, and movies that I have seen, … Continue reading
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Tagged 5th Anniversary, Anniversary, Blog, Canada Post, Charter of Rights, Condominium, Edward Brain, HD Broadcast, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Nabucco, Opera, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, Review, Senate, Senate of Canada, Senate Reform, Shirley Temple, Social Committee, Spengler Cup, Toronto, Tristan Und Isolde, Union-Pearson Express
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Etobicoke Celebrates 27th Annual Santa Claus Parade
The south Etobicoke communities of Long Branch and New Toronto celebrated their 27th annual Santa Claus parade. The parade takes place along Lake Shore Blvd. W., starting at 10 a.m. at Dwight Ave. in New Toronto. The parade heads west … Continue reading
Happy Simcoe Day 2017
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
Happy 50th Birthday, GO Transit
Today , May 23rd 2017, marks the 50th anniversary of GO Transit commencing operation. On May 23rd 1967, GO Transit started commuter operation in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with service from Hamilton in the west to Pickering in the … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th Birthday, GO Transit, Greater Toronto Area, Happy Birthday, Toronto, Toronto Ontario
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