Author Archives: Edward Brain

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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.

World Series Champion Tony Fernández has Passed Away

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Edward Brain

Former Toronto Blue Jay shortstop Tony Fernández has passed away at the age of 57.  He played for the Blue Jays in four different stints: from 1983-1990, 1993, from 1998-1999, and finally in 2001, winning the World series with the … Continue reading →

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Happy 55th Birthday to the Maple Leaf

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Edward Brain

February 15th, 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of Canada adopting the Maple Leaf as Canada’s official flag. Happy Birthday to the Maple Leaf!

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Soprano Mirella Freni passes away at 84

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Edward Brain

Famed opera Soprano Mirella Freni has passed away at the age of 84. Ms. Freni was born on February 27th, 1935 in Modena, Italy.  She was born in the same city, just months before, as tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who would … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 68 years as Queen of Canada

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 66th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension as Queen of Canada, the United Kingdom, and 14 other nations.  She is also the head of the Commonwealth of Nations. Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne of Canada when her father, … Continue reading →

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Kirk Douglas has Passed Away at 103

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Edward Brain

Famed Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas has passed away at the age of 103 from natural causes.  He was one of the last remaining actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Mr. Douglas, born Issur Danielovitch Demsky on December 9th, 1916 in Amsterdam, … Continue reading →

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Happy 7th Anniversary

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, February 3rd, 2020, marks the seventh anniversary of me creating this blog. I want to thank everyone for joining me along this ride as I discuss many different topics, from reviews of plays and operas, to discussions on condominiums, … Continue reading →

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Surpluses Can Occur in Condominiums

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star,  Let’s look at the questions: QUESTION:  Our board admitted that the corporation overcharged the owners $40,000 in their common expense contributions. The board advised that it has made up for the … Continue reading →

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Condominium President is only One Person

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss two of the questions raised: QUESTION:  Owners of 12 of the 32 units in our condominium requested — in writing — that there be a meeting to discuss the … Continue reading →

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2019 In Review

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Edward Brain

2019 has now finished, and we have entered 2020.  As such, let’s take a look at what happened in 2019: In January, famed opera Bass-Baritone Theo Adam passed away at the age of 92.  While the late Roy Halladay was … Continue reading →

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CLRVs Retired from Active Duty

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Edward Brain

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 Loop on Bathurst St., just north of … Continue reading →

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