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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.

Some VIA Rail Action at Union Station

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Edward Brain

Here are a couple of videos I managed to pick up this week at Toronto’s Union Station of some VIA Rail action: Train #73 on Wednesday December 1st, 2021: Train #84 arriving at Union on Thursday December 2nd, 2021: Train … Continue reading →

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Maple Leaf Gardens Turns 90

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Edward Brain

Today, November 12th, 2021, marks the 90th Anniversary of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens. The Gardens was built by Conn Smythe to be the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team and would be owned by the company … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day 2021

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2021, we mark Remembrance Day in Canada and the sacrifices made by our military during the many conflicts Canada has been involved in. Canadians have a long tradition of joining its allies in conflicts when required and … Continue reading →

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117th World Series Set

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Edward Brain

The 117th edition of the World Series is set to begin tonight in Houston. The series features National League Pennant winners, Atlanta Braves, and American League Pennant winners, Houston Astros. This is the fifth time that the two teams have … Continue reading →

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Martha Henry Passes Away at 83

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Edward Brain

American-Canadian actress Martha Henry has passed away at 83, just week after appearing at the Statford Festival. Ms. Henry was born Martha Buhs on February 17th, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to Kathleen and Lloyd Howard Buhs. Ms. Henry graduated from … Continue reading →

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Bernard Haitink has Passed Away

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Edward Brain

Bernard Haitink, the internationally known Dutch conductor, has passed away at age 92. Mr. Haitink was born in Amsterdam on March 4th, 1929 to Willem Haitink and Anna Clara Verschaffelt. Mr Haitink was a long time conductor, and would serve … Continue reading →

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Video Highlights: Windsor Trip

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Edward Brain

Here is a short video of my recent trip to Windsor. I hope you enjoy it!

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Trip Report: VIA Rail Trip to Windsor September 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Edward Brain

On September 15th and 16th, 2021, I made a quick trip to Windsor, Ontario and back. I went down and back by train, departing and returning from Oakville on VIA Rail. The trip to Windsor was aboard VIA Rail train … Continue reading →

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TTC Turns 100

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Edward Brain

Today, September 1st, 2021 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) turns 100 years old. The TTC was formed on September 1st, 2021 taking over a number of private lines that existed in the past.

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Virtual Warriors’ Day

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Edward Brain

Today, August 21st, 2021 would have been the 100th Warriors’ Day Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). As the CNE was cancelled for a second straight year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no Warriors’ Day Parade. … Continue reading →

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