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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.

76th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th 2020, marks the 76th Anniversary of Canada‘s involvement in the D-Day landings in Normandy France. On June 6th 1944, members of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, with the help of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day 2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, May 18th 2020, 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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75th Anniversary of V-E Day

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, May 8th 2020, marks the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) and the end of World War II in Europe. 1.1 million Canadians would serve during the war, and saw action in every theatre, but most … Continue reading →

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Happy 65th Birthday to The Canadian

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, April 24th 2020, VIA Rail’s flagship train, The Canadian, turns 65 years old. On April 24th, 1955 the Canadian Pacific Railway began running The Canadian on a daily schedule between Toronto/Montreal and Vancouver.  The train ran from Vancouver, British … Continue reading →

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Actress Shirley Douglas has passed away at 86

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian actress Shirley Douglas has passed away at the age of 86. Ms. Douglas is best remembered for her role as matriarch May Bailey in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) series Wind at My Back.  She also appeared as … Continue reading →

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Some Encouragement

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Edward Brain

As the world grips with the coronavirus, I thought that I would spread some cheer with some spring related pictures to help encourage everyone to handle the hurdles in their life at the moment:

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Happy Commonwealth Day 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today (March 9th, 2020) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

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‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard has Passed Away

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Edward Brain

11 time Stanley Cup Champion Henri ‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard has passed away at the age of 84. Mr. Richard, the younger brother of Maurice ‘The Rocket’ Richard, would play 20 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens from 1955 to 1975.  The … Continue reading →

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Special Assessments are not the only Option for Reserve Fund Repairs

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article for the Toronto Star today.  In his article he speaks about a condominium that has put in place a Special Assessment in the tune of $51,000 per unit to be paid for over four … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Action at Kipling Loop

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Edward Brain

For three consecutive weekends starting on the weekend of February 15, 2020, the TTC was short turning the 501 Queen service west of Humber Loop at Kipling Loop.  This is being done to allow the City of Toronto to do … Continue reading →

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