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.

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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Newfoundland and Labrador & Nunavut Celebrate Milestones

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Edward Brain

The last two days have seen the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Territory of Nunavut celebrate milestones. On March 31st, 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated 75 years of joining Confederation. They joined Confederation as the 10th Province of … Continue reading →

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Toronto’s Subway Turns 70

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, March 30th, 2024, marks that 70th Birthday of Toronto’s subway system with the opening on the Yonge Line between Union Station and Eglinton.

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VIA Rail’s Flagship Train, The Canadian, Departs Toronto, March 20th 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Edward Brain

I happened to be in downtown Toronto this morning when VIA Rail Canada’s flagship train, The Canadian, departed Toronto’s Union Station bound for Vancouver. The train was led by two F40PH-2 units, #6412 and #6457. It had two deadhead cars, … Continue reading →

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