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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.

Lloyd Robertson has Passed Away

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Edward Brain

Legendary newsman Lloyd Robertson has passed away. He was born January 19th, 1934 to Lillie Francis and George Henderson Robertson in Stratford, Ontario. He had nine siblings. He would start working radio in 1952 on CJCS. He would go onto … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2026

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Edward Brain

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, England … Continue reading →

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Canada Succeeds at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Edward Brain

The 2026 Commonwealth Games has finished. Canada finished third overall in both Medal Count (62 total medals) and in Gold Medals (19) behind only Australia (170 Medals – 70 Gold, 45 Silver, 55 Bronze), and England (110 Medals – 29 … Continue reading →

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FIFA 2026 World Cup Finals Set

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Edward Brain

The finals of the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup is now set.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Edward Brain

The Semi-Finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 are now set. In the first Semi-Final match two time Champions France take on 2010 Champions Spain. In the other Semi-Final, 1966 winners England take on the defending, and three time winners, … Continue reading →

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FIFA 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Edward Brain

The Quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup is now set. Co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States were eliminated in the Round of 32 (to Morocco, England, and Belgium, respectfully.) The big shock, at least to me, was Norway’s win … Continue reading →

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Edward Brain

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has now reached the Round of 16. Most winning teams were not all that unpredictable. However, I was pleasantly surprised that Canada won their first ever knockout stage. They have had their most successful World … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 159 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 159th birthday for the Dominion of Canada since Confederation on July 1st, 1867. Confederation was created thanks to the hard work of many people, and helped to create the Canada we know today. On July 1st, 1867, three British colonies: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, … Continue reading →

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Edward Brain

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now set. The ‘Round of 32’ starts on June 29th, 2026. For the first time ever in the history of the tournament 32 teams qualify for the knockout stages, up … Continue reading →

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2026 FIFA World Cup

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Edward Brain

In just a couple of days the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin. The tournament runs from June 11th to July 19th, 2026. Canada, Mexico, and the United States are hosting the tournament, and the 48 teams that … Continue reading →

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