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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.

Legends of the Silk Road Come to Light Exhibit

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Edward Brain

The 2019 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has an interesting exhibit at the Coca-Cola Coliseum entitled Legends of the Silk Road Come to Light. The exhibit consists of 17 different silk lanterns that are lit up, with some that move. 

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98th Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Edward Brain

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is celebrating the 98th Warriors’ Day Parade on August 17th, 2019. This year’s parade celebrated the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasions and the 76th anniversary of the beginning of the Italian Campaign. The parade … Continue reading →

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Canada Succeeds at 2019 Pan Am Games

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Edward Brain

With the XVIII Pan Am Games coming to a close today, Team Canada has shown that we yet again have a lot to be proud of. Team Canada showed up with 477 athletes ready to compete in 35 sports.  They … Continue reading →

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Condominium Directors Need to Address Conflicts of Interest

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for The Toronto Star.  Let’s look at the questions raised: QUESTION:  Our board wants to move our energy services from Toronto Hydro to another energy company that provides services to our building. The president of … Continue reading →

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Happy Simcoe Day 2019

Posted on August 5, 2019 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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Professional Property Management Services are Well Advised

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss the questions raised: QUESTION:  Is it legal for a small condominium of 24 units not to have a condominium manager? ANSWER:  Yes. A condominium corporation of any size may … Continue reading →

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Happy 152nd Birthday, Canada

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Edward Brain

Happy Dominion Day to everyone in Canada!  July 1st, 2019 marks the 152nd 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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Board Required to Produce Funding Plan for Reserve Fund

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss the questions: QUESTION:  Is it illegal for the board to budget less for contributions to the reserve fund than the amounts specified in the reserve fund study?

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Franco Zeffirelli has Passed Away

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Edward Brain

Renowned opera and movie director Franco Zeffirelli has passed away at the age of 96. Mr. Zeffirelli was well known for his opera directing, but also directed some movies.  He was born Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli on February 12th 1923 … Continue reading →

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Resigning from the Board isn’t the Best Option

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s look at some of the questions raised: QUESTION:  What are my options other than resigning from the board in regard to racial slurs — which continue to be made at … Continue reading →

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