Monthly Archives: February 2019

Adriana Lecouvreur: Met Opera HD Broadcast

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Edward Brain

I saw the February 27th, 2019 encore performance of Francesco Cilea‘s Adriana Lecouvreur from the Met Opera at the cinema. The performance starred Anna Netrebko as Adriana Lecouvreur, Piotr Beczała as Maurizio, and Anita Rachvelishvili as the Princess de Bouillon.  … Continue reading →

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Board Minutes Should be Vetted

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  I want to discuss two of the questions raised: QUESTION:  Our board posts minutes of directors meetings on a publicly viewed bulletin board. At a recent meeting, the board discussed our … Continue reading →

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TTC Streetcar Action at Humber Loop and Kipling Loop

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Edward Brain

Here are two videos I took on Family Day (February 18th, 2019). The first is of some streetcar action at Humber Loop:

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Condominiums Required to Maintain Common Elements

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss two of the questions: QUESTION:  We own a unit in a large, old condominium. We have had little or no heat, or hot water, for a long time and … Continue reading →

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Sir Andrew Davis Celebrates 75th Birthday with Wagner and the TSO

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Edward Brain

I attended the February 2nd 2019 concert at the TSO which was advertised as “Sir Andrew Conducts Wagner”.  The concert happened to also fall on Sir Andrew’s 75th birthday. The concert consisted of Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, Albert Berg’s … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up Appearances Star Clive Swift Dies at 82

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Edward Brain

The family of Clive Swift has announced that the actor has passed away on February 1st 2019, eight days prior to his 83rd birthday.   The actor was best known for his portrayal of Richard Bucket in Keeping up Appearances, alongside … Continue reading →

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