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.

Boxing Legend George Chuvalo Has Passed Away

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Edward Brain

Former five time Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo has passed away. He was born September 12, 1937 in Toronto, Ontario to Croat immigrants Stipan and Katica Chuvalo. In May 1955, he would become the Canadian amateur heavyweight champion before turning … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11 25 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today, September 11th, 2026, marks the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th (‘9/11‘) attacks in the United States (U.S.) and of Operation Yellow Ribbon. On this date in 2001, four flights were hijacked after departure (American Airlines Flight 11 struck … Continue reading →

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Final Time in Toronto

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Edward Brain

One September 7th, 2026 the Canadian Snowbirds participated in the Canadian International Airshow for the last time prior to the retirement of the current fleet. This is the end of an era for the Snowbirds, the Airshow, and Canada as … Continue reading →

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Dolly Parton Passes Away at 80

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Edward Brain

Famed country singer and actress Dolly Parton has passed away. She was born January 19th, 1946 in Pittman Center, Tennessee, the fourth of 12 children born to Robert Lee and Avie Lee Caroline Parton. Over her career, she composed over … Continue reading →

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Tim Curry Passes Away

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Edward Brain

English actor and singer Tim Curry has passed away. Mr. Curry was born on April 19th, 1946 in Grappenhall, Cheshire. His parents were James Curry, a chaplain in the Royal Navy and Patricia, a school secretary. He studied at the … Continue reading →

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Warriors’ Day Parade at the 2026 CNE

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Edward Brain

On Saturday August 22nd, 2026, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) hosted the Warriors’ Day Parade in honour of veterans and serving personnel. The parade started out at 10:30 a.m. sharp at the Princes’ Gates and headed through the Midway. The … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Changes to Condominium Requisitions in Ontario

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Edward Brain

The Government of Ontario has announced to how owners can requisition meetings starting January 1st, 2027. Let’s take a look at a snapshot of how things will look starting in 2027:

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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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