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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.

Constitutional Monarchy works in Canada

With the news of the resignation of Julie Payette as Canada’s Governor General there has been talk about the relevance of the position in Canada. However, I support our Constitutional Monarchy and believe it works quite well.  Here are some … Continue reading

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Maple Leafs Legend George Armstrong has Passed Away at 90

George Armstrong, the four time Stanley Cup Champion Hall of Famer, and former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain, has passed away at the age of 90. Mr. Armstrong was a Canadian whose heritage was part Irish and part Ojibway.  He would become … Continue reading

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Hank Aaron has Passed Away at 86

Legendary baseball player Hank Aaron has passed away at the age of 86. Mr. Aaron was a right fielder and played 23 season in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1954 to 1976.  He spent the majority of his career … Continue reading

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Tommy Lasorda has Passed Away at 93

Long time Los Angeles Dodgers Manager, Tommy Lasorda, has passed away at the age of 93. Mr. Lasorda was born on September 22nd, 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the second of five sons.

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Team Canada at the World Juniors

With the 2021 World Junior Championship completed with Team USA beating Team Canada 2-0, I’d like to look at Team Canada’s performance at the tournament.  With this tournament, the USA has won their 5th Gold Medal, and Canada has one … Continue reading

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2020 in Review: an Annus horribilis

We are now marking the end of 2020 and looking ahead towards 2021. This year has not been the greatest of years, thanks to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has led to many people being sick, and a large … Continue reading

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CLRVs Retired from Active Duty

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Originally posted on Edward Brain's Blog:
Today, December 29th 2019,  the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) officially ran their fleet of Canadian Light Rail Vehicles (CLRV) for the last time over a portion of the 501 Queen line. Between Wolseley…

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Merry Christmas

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. While this year’s Christmas may be a lot different, I hope that this message finds you safe. The year is coming to a close and I would also like to … Continue reading

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Team Canada Named for 2021 World Juniors

Team Canada has announced its’ 25 man roster for the 2021 Wold Junior Championships, to be held in Edmonton starting on Boxing Day. Team Canada is looking at defending its’ championship, after winning the 2020 World Juniors back in January.

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VIRTUAL Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade 2020

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade, traditionally held on the first Saturday of December, had to be cancelled this year. However, in honour of the day which the parade was scheduled to be held, I’d … Continue reading

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