First Round of the 2026 NHL Playoffs

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Edward Brain

The first round of the National Hockey League Playoffs (NHL) are now set, with the first games starting today.

Some highlights of this years playoffs include:

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A Couple of Robins

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Edward Brain

I caught a few pictures of a couple of robins today while out for a walk:

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Transit Toronto

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Edward Brain

As some of you may know, I have supported a local transit-related organization, Transit Toronto, now for several years.

My main contributions up to now have been with local transit related photos, and assisting on a couple of videos for their Youtube Channel.

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Tristan und Isolde at The Met (Live in HD Broadcast)

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Edward Brain

I attended the March 21st, 2026 Live in HD Broadcast of Richard Wagner‘s Tristan und Isolde from The Metropolitan Opera.

The production starts Michael Spyres and Lise Davidsen in the title roles along with Tomasz Konieczny (Kurwenal), Ekaterina Gubanova (Brangäne), Ryan Speedo Green (King Marke), and Thomas Glass (Melot.)

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra was led by The Met’s Artistic Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin. This new production is by Yuval Sharon, with sets by Es Devlin, and costumes by Clint Ramos.

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Chuck Norris Passes Away at 86

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Edward Brain
Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General John W. Handy, presents actor Chuck Norris with the “Veteran of the Year” award at the American Veteran awards show Dec. 12 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (USAF Photo by Lou Hernandez)

Famed American Actor Chuck Norris has passed away at 86.

Mr. Norris was born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Ray and Wilma Norris.

In 1958 he joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman and was stationed in South Korea. It was then that he was nicknamed ‘Chuck’, a nickname that stuck with him for the rest of his life.

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today (March 9th, 2025) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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Some Videos from February 2026

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Edward Brain

I took some videos during February 2026 for my Youtube Channels: Edward’s Videos and Edward’s Transit Videos.

Here are some of those videos:

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First Robins of 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Edward Brain

It’s not only March 1st, 2026 today but I also happened to see the first robins of 2026: spring is now really in the air!

I happened to catch some pictures of some of the robins I saw today:

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Winter Walk in Colonel Samuel Smith Park (February 9th 2026)

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Edward Brain

I took a walk through Colonel Samuel Smith Park on February while it was still covered in snow on February 9th, 2026.

It was sunny out and not too cold which helped make the walk pleasant but it was also quite so it was very relaxing too.

I made a video and took some pictures while on the walk:

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Double Bill: Trial by Jury & H.M.S. Pinafore

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Edward Brain

I attended the last of seven performances of a double bill of two Gilbert and Sullivan operas: Trial by Jury and H.M.S. Pinafore on February 8th, 2026. The performance was put on by the St. Anne’s Music & Drama Society (MADS.)

I have been going to MADS productions since 2002/2003. They perform all 14 operas, and this is the second time I have seen them put on H.M.S. Pinafore, and the first time I have seen Trial by Jury.

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