Tag Archives: Toronto

Happy 190th Birthday, City of Toronto

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, March 6th 2024, marks the 190th Birthday of the City of Toronto. On this day in 1834, the Town of York (which was established 230 years ago on August 27, 1793) was incorporated as the City of Toronto. The … Continue reading →

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Highlights of TTC Action from January 2024

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Edward Brain

Here is a link to my latest Youtube video, highlighting some TTC action during January 2024:

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Santa Claus Arrives in South Etobicoke

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Edward Brain

On December 2nd, 2023, the Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade took place. The parade took place along Lake Shore Boulevard West from Dwight Avenue to 30th Street in the communities of New Toronto and Long Branch. This is the second year … Continue reading →

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All-Star Cast Succeed in Fidelio at the COC

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Edward Brain

I attended the October 14th, 2023 performance of Ludwig van Beethoven‘s only opera, Fidelio, at the Canadian Opera Company (C.O.C.) The production, by Matthew Ozawa, is presented in a modern day prison. The set is a large cuve placed on … Continue reading →

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Doors Open Toronto

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Edward Brain

Today I dropped by a couple of locations as part of Doors Open Toronto 2022. My first stop was at the Toronto Railway Historical Association (TRHA) at the John St. Roundhouse, which is located near the CN Tower and the … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through Humber Bay Promenade Park

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Edward Brain

I recently went for a walk through Humber Bay Promenade Park, which hugs the shores of Mimico Harbour in southeast Etobicoke. Here are some pictures of my walk:

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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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Christopher Plummer Passes Away at 91

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Edward Brain

Renowned Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Plummer was born in Toronto, Ontario on December 13th, 1929, but grew up in Senneville, Quebec. He was well known as a Shakespearen actor, appearing at … Continue reading →

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October 31st Declared John Candy Day in Toronto

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Edward Brain

October 31st, 2020 has been declared ‘John Candy Day’ in Toronto in honour of what would have been the comedian’s 70th birthday. John Candy was born on October 31st, 1950 in Newmarket, Ontario, and grew up in East York, now … Continue reading →

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2020 Simcoe Day

Posted on August 3, 2020 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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