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.

Euro 2024 June 14th to July 14th 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Edward Brain

The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024) opens today with Germany hosting the event. This is the 17th edition of the tournament. 24 countries are represented with Georgia making their debut. Italy is the defending Champions after beating England … Continue reading →

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80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th, 2024, marks the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings as part of Operation Overlord – the opening of the second front in Europe as part of World War II. As part of Operation Overlord, the D-Day Landings … Continue reading →

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2024 Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Edward Brain

The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals is now set. Starting June 8th, the Edmonton Oilers (Western Conference) take on the Florida Panthers (Eastern Conference.)

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2024 NHL Conference Finals

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Edward Brain

The 2024 NHL Conference Finals are now set. Let’s look at the match-ups:

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Happy Victoria Day, 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, May 20th 2024, is Victoria Day in Canada. I want to wish every Canadian a very happy and safe Victoria Day. Today marks the celebration of the birthday of Canada’s first monarch, Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to … Continue reading →

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Alice Munro Passes Away at 92

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian author Alice Munro has passed away at the age of 92. Mrs. Munro was born Alice Laidlaw on July 10th, 1931 to Robert and Anne Laidlaw in Wingham, Ontario. She started writing as a teenager, publishing her first … Continue reading →

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Second Round of NHL 2024 Playoffs

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Edward Brain

The second round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs are now set. In the first round, two series went the full seven games (Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights.) One one team swept … Continue reading →

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Sir Andrew Davis Passes Away at 80

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Edward Brain

Sir Andrew Davis, the internationally recognized conductor, has passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with leukemia. Sir Andrew was born February 2nd, 1944 in Ashridge, Hertfordshire, England to Robert J. and Florence Joyce Davis. He studied … Continue reading →

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First Round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Edward Brain

The first round of the 2024 National Hockey League (NHL) playoff is now set. Some highlights include: The playoff brackets breakdown as follows:

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Early Springtime Pictures

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

Spring is definitely in the air now. Here are some pictures that I took today:

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