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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.

Expansion of Condominium Authority Tribunal’s Powers in Ontario

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Edward Brain

The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) has announced that starting today, October 1st 2020, that the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) can now hear cases revolving more than just issues relating to condominium records. The Tribunal can now hear cases dealing … Continue reading →

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John Turner has Passed Away

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Edward Brain

Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Turner was born in in London, England on June 7th, 1929.  His family would move to Canada in 1932 after the death of his father.  … Continue reading →

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Passed Away at 87

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Edward Brain

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court has passed away at the age of 87. Justice Ginsburg was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death and was known … Continue reading →

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CLRV Action from September 2015

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Edward Brain

In the middle of September 2015, I travelled to Queens Quay West in downtown Toronto in order to get some pictures of the TTC’s new Flexity Outlook streetcars. While there, I caught some pictures of CLRV action on the 510 … Continue reading →

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The Adamson Estate

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Edward Brain

The Adamson Estate is located in south Mississauga.

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Virtual Warriors’ Day Celebration

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, Saturday August 22nd 2020, would have been Warriors’ Day at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) if the CNE had not been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As such, I am sharing a few pictures and videos of past … Continue reading →

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2020 Simcoe Day

Posted on August 3, 2020 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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Regis Philbin has Passed Away at 88

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Edward Brain

Longtime television personality Regis Philbin has passed away at the age of 88 from natural causes. Mr. Philbin was well known as the host of the talk show Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, later known Regis and Kelly.  The … Continue reading →

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The Thomas Rennie in Operation

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Edward Brain

Here are some pictures and video of the Toronto Ferry Services’ Thomas Rennie in operation on July 2nd, 2020. The Thomas Rennie was built in 1951, and is named after a former Toronto Harbour Commissioner.  It is the newest ferry … Continue reading →

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Happy Dominion Day 2020!!!!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Edward Brain

Happy Dominion Day to everyone in Canada! July 1st, 2020 marks the 153rd 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 … Continue reading →

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