JUNE 26, 2026 CN TOWER IS 50!!

 Such an icon in the City. And maybe the country. Still standing erect and tall.

Over the years I have photographed it from various angles and on various occasions.

It shines in the background from the CNE.

University Avenue and there it is standing tall.

I need to hunt down more photos I know I have of the Tower.

These will have to do for now.

#cntower#toronto#torontoontario#celebrating50yearsothecntower#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

LOCAL MATCH DAY PARTY- CANADA VERSUS SWITZERLAND JUNE 24 2026

 

Sat by the sign until someone with three lawn chairs blocked my view so I moved.

Fries from Gotham Grill and of course more popcorn

Chris from the Historical Society.

New friend Zenobia and sent some pics to her.

Fans in Vancouver celebrating.

DJ kept us rocking/

We lost the game to Switzerland but not our spirit.

#worldcup#fifa#watchpartyinrichmondhillontariocanada#canadafullofspirit#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

WHO HAS THE LOUDEST FAN BASE- WELL WHO CARES IF IT IS TORONTO, VANCOUVER OR ST JOHN'S- CANADA IS UNITED AND THE WORLD

 So it has become a pissing contest with some fans.

Vancouver is better. Not Toronto is better.

What about St Johns.

But Mexico and US have been having the times of their lives as well.

Every place matters. And now the Germans march to Toronto Stadium really rocked.

My opinion- they are all great. Love the fans. Love the happiness. Love the fact there is so little violence or harm. The Japanese clean up after themselves which is a lesson for all of us at any event.

Love the Scots. Love the Aussies. Love the Ghanese.

Love all you guys and gals.

But I do love Canada the best and hope we go as far as we can go.

Seeing the flags as we always do during the World Cup on cars is fun too. And some cars have both the Canadian and their country flags.

Go World Cup Go!

#worldcup#canadarocks#everycountryrocks#germansdidwellwiththeirmarchtothestadium#gocanadago#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY, GRADUATES AND FATHER'S DAY

 A family night out at the Made in Mexico restaurant in Newmarket June 20, 2026.

Damiano celebrated his18th birthday.

Brody and Damiano are graduating Grade 12 this week

Andrew and Domenico are celebrating their special day.

A fun dinner and time with wild Mexican music playing in the background.

Lots of fun for the family.

#mexicanfood#madeinmexicorestaurantinnewmarketontario#funfamilytime#reflecttivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

LOCAL MATCH DAY GAME- CANADA VERSUS QATAR AT THE RICHMOND HILL CENTRAL LIBRARY JUNE 18 2026

 Another fun FIFA watch party at the Richmond Hill Central Library. Just up the hill from me. So walked there with my blanket and camera.

Had to call it a Match Day event due to license requirements by FIFA.

Our DJ that kept the vibe going

Land Acknowledgement.

Local Soccer club.

Crowd starting to build.

Felt like we were in Vancouver.

Cheering for that goal.

The next day just the tables are evidence that a crowd was there.

Will go to another one on June 24. Just too much fun to miss being around other Canadians celebrating.

#matchdaycelebrationsinrichmondhill#fifa#canadaversusqatar#soccer#richmondhillcelebrations#reflectivehoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro