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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.

Hugh Segal has passed away at 72

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Edward Brain

Former Canadian Senator, Hugh Segal, has passed away at the age of 72. Mr. Segal was a Canadian Senator from 2009 to 2014, following which he became Master, and later Principal, of Masset College in Toronto. Prior to this Mr. … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2023

Posted on August 7, 2023 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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2023 MLB All Star Game

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Edward Brain

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is set to be played July 11,2023 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Managers will be Rob Thomson (National League) and Dusty Baker (American League.) The following players have been elected as starters in the … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 156 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 156th 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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Kevin Gausman Nets Career Strikeout #1,500 in Loss to Giants

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Edward Brain

Last night, June 27th, 2023, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the San Francisco Giants at the Rogers Centre (SkyDome.) Kevin Gausman started for the Blue Jays, and struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up one run. In … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today, May 22nd 2023, 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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Tosca Succeeds at the COC

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Edward Brain

J attended the May 19th 2023 performance of Giacomo Puccini‘s Tosca at the Canadian Opera Company (COC.) The production is directed by Paul Curran, with sets and costumes by Kevin Knight. The COC Orchestra was led by Giuliano Carella, making … Continue reading →

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Coronation Celebration at Queen’s Park, Toronto

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Edward Brain

The Province of Ontario celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III, King of Canada, on May 6th, 2023 at Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto – the home of the Provinial Legislature. The celebration included a flag raising – the Coronation … Continue reading →

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Round 2 of the 2023 NHL Playoffs

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Edward Brain

The second round of the 2023 National Hockey League (NHL) Playoffs are set to start tonight, May 2nd, 2023. Let’s look at the match-ups:

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Macbeth a Roaring Success at the COC

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Edward Brain

iuseppe Verdi‘s Macbeth opened at the Canadian Opera Company (COC) on April 28th, 2023. The opera, based on Shakespeare‘s play, stars Quinn Kelsey (Macbeth), Alexandrina Pendatchanska (Lady Macbeth), Önay Köse (Banquo), Matthew Cairns (Macduff), and Adam Luther (Malcolm.) The opera … Continue reading →

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