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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.

Canada Celebrates 159 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 159th 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. On July 1st, 1867, three British colonies: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, … Continue reading →

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Edward Brain

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now set. The ‘Round of 32’ starts on June 29th, 2026. For the first time ever in the history of the tournament 32 teams qualify for the knockout stages, up … Continue reading →

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2026 FIFA World Cup

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Edward Brain

In just a couple of days the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin. The tournament runs from June 11th to July 19th, 2026. Canada, Mexico, and the United States are hosting the tournament, and the 48 teams that … Continue reading →

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82nd Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th, 2025, marks the 82nd Anniversary of the D-Day Landings as part of Operation Overlord – the opening of the second front in Europe as part of World War II. As part of Operation Overlord, the D-Day Landings … Continue reading →

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Some New Gardening Pictures (June 2nd 2026)

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Edward Brain

I thought that I would share some pictures from my garden bed as we enter the month of June 2026. I hope that you enjoy these pictures:

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Walking for MS Canada (May 2026)

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Edward Brain

As we head into the last hours of May 2026, I would like to update everyone on something I have been doing in my personal life. During the month I have been tracking the steps I have taken every day … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today, May 18th 2026, 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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Bluebeard’s Castle and Erwartung at the COC

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Edward Brain

I attended the May 8th, 2026 performance of the Canadian Opera Company‘s (COC) double bill production of Bluebeard’s Castle and Erwartung at the Four Seasons Centre. Bluebeard’s Castle is a ‘Symbolist opera’ by Béla Bartók while Erwartung is monodrama by … Continue reading →

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Tulips in the Garden

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Edward Brain

My tulips have come up out in the garden. Here are some pictures from the garden today on a bright, sunny day:

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New Videos from April 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Edward Brain

It’s now early May, so let’s take a look at some of the videos I have uploaded to my Youtube channels: Firstly, from my main channel, Edward’s Videos:

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