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.

Flying Dutchman at the COC

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Edward Brain

October 7th, 2022 saw the opening night performance of the revival of the Christopher Alden production of the Richard Wagner’s Der Fliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) at the Canadian Opera Company (COC.) The production stars Johan Reuter (The Dutchman), Marjorie … Continue reading →

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Tony La Russa Retires Again

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Edward Brain

Tony La Russa has announced his retirement as a manager again. He was the manager of the Chicago White Sox for the 2001 and 2022 seasons. Tony La Russa start out as a manager with the Chicago White Sox in … Continue reading →

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50 Years Since Summit Series

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Edward Brain

On September 28th, 1972, the Summut Series ended in Moscow with Team Canada winning against the USSR Team with four wins, three losses, and one tie. The USSR team dominated early in the series, winning three of the first five … Continue reading →

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has Passed Away

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Edward Brain

Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, and 14 other realms. Her Majestyy passed away at 96 at Balmoral Castle, her home in Scotland. Her Majesty reigned for over 70 after ascending … Continue reading →

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Review: The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Edward Brain

I have finished ready a new biography about former German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, entitled The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel by Kati Marton. The book, newly released following Ms. Merkel’s retirement as Chancellor after 16 years in power, is an … Continue reading →

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Warriors Day at the CNE

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Edward Brain

2022 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Warriors’ Day Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE.) This year’s Warriors’ Day Parade was the first to take place since the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the CNE the last two years and was … Continue reading →

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Team Canada at the XXII Commonwealth Games

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has completed its competition in the XXII (22nd) Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England. Canada placed third overall with 92 total medals: 26 Gold, 32 Silver, and 34 Bronze. A total of 269 athletes represented Canada in 17 … Continue reading →

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Happy Simcoe Day 2022

Posted on August 1, 2022 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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Nichelle Nichols has Passed Away

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Edward Brain

Veteran actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, has passed away at 89. Miss Nichols was born in Robbins, Illinois on December 28, 1932 to Samuel Earl and Lishia Nichols. … Continue reading →

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Tony Dow has Passed Away

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Edward Brain

Tony Dow, the actor famous for playing Wally Cleaver on the hit sitcom Leave It to Beaver, has passed away at the age of 77. Mr. Dow was born Anthony Lee Dow in Hollywood, California on April 15th, 1945.

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