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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.

Former Ontario Premier Bill Davis Passes Away at 92

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Edward Brain

William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th Premier of Ontario and former MPP from Peel Region has passed away at the age of 92. Mr. Davis served as Premier of Ontario from 1971 to 1985. Bill Davis was born William Grenville Davis … Continue reading →

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Team Canada Wins 24 Medals at Tokyo Olympics

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Edward Brain

The 2020 Summer Olympics have concluded in Tokyo with Team Canada winning 24 total medals – Seven Gold, Six Silver, and 11 Bronze Medals, good for 11th place overall – both in the number of total medals and the numbers … Continue reading →

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Happy Simcoe Day 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 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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Toronto Ferry Action – July 22nd, 2021

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Edward Brain

I made a quick trip over to the Toronto Islands on July 22nd, 2021. While on the trip I was able to catch some video and photographs. The Toronto Ferry Services, which operates the ferries and is owned by the … Continue reading →

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Euro Cup 2020 Finals Set

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Edward Brain

The Finals for the 2020 Euro Cup is now set. In the final, England takes on Italy on July 11th, 2021.

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Euro Cup 2020 Semifinals

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Edward Brain

The Semifinals of the UEFA Eruo Cup 2020 are now set. The Semifinals start tonight and continue tomorrow night (July 7th.)

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Happy 154th Birthday, Dominion of Canada

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Edward Brain

July 1st, 2021 marks the 154th 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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Euro 2020 Quarterfinals Set

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Edward Brain

The Quarterfinals for the Euro 2020 tournament are now set. The following teams won their Round of 16 matches to qualify: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

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2021 Stanley Cup Finals: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Edward Brain

The 2021 Stanley Cup Finals start tonight in Tampa Bay as the Tampa Bay Lightning look to successfully defend their championship after winning the ‘Holy Grail’ of hockey last year, while the Montreal Canadiens make their first appearance in the … Continue reading →

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2020 Euro Cup Knockout Stages

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Edward Brain

The Round of 16 has now been set for the 2020 Euro Cup. The knockout stage starts on June 26th, 2021. The Euro Cup was delayed one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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