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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.

Springtime Flowers – April 23rd, 2023

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Edward Brain

On April 23rd, 2023, I went for walk around Mimico Harbour in South Etobicoke through Humber Promenade Park. While on my walk, I managed to get some springtime pictures. Enjoy!

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2023 Opening Day Blue Jays Roster

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their opening day roster for the 2023 MLB Season. The roster consists of the following players: Pitchers

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Lohengrin – The Met: Live in HD

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Edward Brain

I attended The Met‘s Live in HD broadcast of Richard Wagner‘s Lohengrin on March 18th, 2023. The cast included Piotr Beczała (Lohengrin), Tamara Wilson (Elsa), Christine Goerke (Ortrud), Evgeny Nikitin (Telramund), and Günther Groissböck (King Heinrich.) The orchestra was led … Continue reading →

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2023

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today (March 13th, 2023) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

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Gordon Pinsent has Passed Away

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent has passed away at 92. Mr. Pinsent was born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland to Stephen Arthur Pinsent and Florence Pinsent on July 12th, 1930.

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‘Pressure’ at the Royal Alexandra Theatre

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Edward Brain

I saw David Haig’s play Pressure at the Royal Alexandra Theatre on February 15th, 2023. The play stars Kevin Doyle as Dr. James Stagg, Malcolm Sinclair as General Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower, Laura Rogers as Lieutenant Kay Summersby, and Philip … Continue reading →

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10th Anniversary of My Site

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today, February 3rd, 2023 marks the 10th anniversary that my blog has been in existence. A lot has changed since February 3rd, 2013 when I started this blog. I have posted many reviews of plays, operas, etc. I have seen … Continue reading →

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Former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario David Onley Passes Away

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Edward Brain

David Onley, the former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, has passed away at age 72. Mr. Onley was the 28th Lieutenant-Governor and served from 2007 to 2014. Prior to that he had a long career in journalism.

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25 Years of the ‘Megacity’ of Toronto

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Edward Brain

January 1st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of the City of Toronto becoming a ‘megacity.’ Prior to January 1st, 1998, the city we now call Toronto was comprised of six distinct cities: East York, Etobicoke North York, Scarborough, Toronto, and … Continue reading →

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2022: Year in Review

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Edward Brain

It’s now the end of 2022. Looks take a look at what occurred this year: January Sidney Poitier Passed Away on January 7th at the age of 94. February Queen Elizabeth II Celebrated her Platinum Jubilee on February 6th. Canada won 26 … Continue reading →

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