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About Edward Brain

I am a long time condo activist and have a background in Business Administration. I am also an avid transit enthusiast, photographer, and filmmaker.

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), … Continue reading →

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Chuck Norris Passes Away at 86

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Edward Brain

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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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13th Anniversary of My Blog

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today, February 3rd, 2025 marks the 13th anniversary that my blog has been in existence. A lot has changed since February 3rd, 2013 when I started this blog. I have posted many reviews of plays, operas, etc. I have seen … Continue reading →

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Catherine O’Hara Passes Away at 71

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara has passed away at 71.

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January 15th 2026 Snowstorm

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Edward Brain

On January 15th, 2026 the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) was hit with a snowstorm. As the snow eased off, I went out to get some pictures. Here are highlights of my pictures:

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