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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.

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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Remembrance Day 2020

Today, November 11th 2020, 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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Alex Trebek has Passed Away at 80

Alex Trebek, the long time host of Jeopardy! has passed away at the age of 80 after a 20 month fight with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on July 22nd, 1940 and grew up speaking … Continue reading

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Geoffrey Palmer has Passed Away

Famed actor Geoffrey Palmer has passed away at the age of 93.  He was born on June 4th, 1927 in London England. After completing national service from 1946 to 1948 he would work as an unpaid stage manager prior to … Continue reading

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Sir Sean Connery has Passed Away at 90

Famed Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery has passed away at the age of 90. Sir Sean was born on August 25th, 1930 in Edinburgh, the son of Joseph Connery and Euphemia “Effie” McBain McLean.  He is also part Irish.

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October 31st Declared John Candy Day in Toronto

October 31st, 2020 has been declared ‘John Candy Day’ in Toronto in honour of what would have been the comedian’s 70th birthday. John Candy was born on October 31st, 1950 in Newmarket, Ontario, and grew up in East York, now … Continue reading

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2020 World Series

The 116th World Series is set to start tonight, October 20th, 2020 between American League Pennant winners, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the National League Pennant winners, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be the … Continue reading

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