Author Archives: Edward Brain

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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.

Bluebeard’s Castle and Erwartung at the COC

I attended the May 8th, 2026 performance of the Canadian Opera Company‘s (COC) double bill production of Bluebeard’s Castle and Erwartung at the Four Seasons Centre. Bluebeard’s Castle is a ‘Symbolist opera’ by Béla Bartók while Erwartung is monodrama by … Continue reading

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Tulips in the Garden

My tulips have come up out in the garden. Here are some pictures from the garden today on a bright, sunny day:

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New Videos from April 2026

It’s now early May, so let’s take a look at some of the videos I have uploaded to my Youtube channels: Firstly, from my main channel, Edward’s Videos:

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MS Canada 50KM May Challenge

It is now May. That means the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Challenge 50 Kilometre Challenge to raise fund for MS Canada. I am participating in the event this year. Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world.

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First Round of the 2026 NHL Playoffs

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

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

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Transit Toronto

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 … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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