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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.

Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Edward Brain

Famed British actress Dame Maggie Smith has passed away in London, U.K. at the age of 89. Dame Maggie was born in Ilford, Essex on December 28th, 1934. She would begin her career in acting at 17 as Viola in … Continue reading →

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James Earl Jones has Passed Away at 93

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

It was announced today that James Earl Jones has passed away at the age of 93. Mr. Jones was born January 17th, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi to Robert and Ruth Earl Jones. In 1955, he would graduate from the University … Continue reading →

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102nd Warriors’ Day

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Edward Brain

On August 17th, 2024, the 102nd Warriors’ Day Parade was held at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE.) The parade featured military bands, first responders’ bands, old military vehicles, Honour Guards, etc. and started at the Princes’ Gates and head west … Continue reading →

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Canadian Success at 2024 Summer Olympics

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Edward Brain

Canada has has a successful Summer Olympics in Paris. Canada won 27 medals – Nine Gold, Seven Silver, and 11 Bronze Medals – in 15 different sports. Team Canada won the most medals at a Summer Games with the 27 … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2024

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Edward Brain

As 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, … Continue reading →

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Euros 2024 Finals

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Edward Brain

The Euros 2024 Finals are now set and will go down on July 14th, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. In the Finals, England takes on Spain.

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Euro 2024 Semi-Finals

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Edward Brain

The Semi-Finals for the Euro 2024 are now set. The Semi-Finals go down on July 9th in Munich and July 10th in Dorlmund. Both games are set to be played at 21:00 (9:00 p.m.) Central European Summer Time (CEST) or … Continue reading →

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Euro 2024 Quarterfinals

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Edward Brain

The Euro 2024 Quarterfinals are set to start today. We are now down to eight teams from the 24 that qualified for the tournament In the four match-ups we will see the following teams play:

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Canada Celebrates 157 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 157th 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.

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Euro 2024 Round of 16

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Edward Brain

The Round of 16 for Euro 2024 is now set. Let’s look at the brackets:

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