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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.

First Round of 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Edward Brain

The first round of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs are now set with the end of the 2018-2019 regular season. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the Presidents’ Trophy winners while the Pittsburgh Penguins have made the playoffs for the … Continue reading →

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Racial Comments should be Dealt with Seriously

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s look at the questions raised: QUESTION:  What are my options, other than resigning from the board, for me to deal with continued racial slurs at board meetings?

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Die Walküre: Live in HD

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Edward Brain

On March 30th, 2019 the Metropolitan Opera (Met Opera) presented Die Walküre as part of their Live in HD broadcast.  The production is the Robert Lepage directed production that premiered several seasons ago. The production stars Christine Goerke (Brünnhilde), Greer … Continue reading →

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Toronto Blue Jays 2019 Opening Day Roster

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Edward Brain

Today the Toronto Blue Jays open the 2019 MLB season at home against the Detroit Tigers. The team is managed by Charlie Montoyo in his first year as a major league manager. The 25 man roster breaks down as follows:

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Budget Should be Circulated to Owners

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss some of the questions raised: QUESTION:  When a board issues a budget to the owners for the upcoming year, would it be proper procedure to also send the owners … Continue reading →

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Abandoned Stairs in Colonel Samuel Smith Park

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Edward Brain

One of my pass times is walking.  One enjoyment of walking is the ability to add in the ability to do some amateur photography and to learn about different areas, especially historical sites and locations. One a recent walk through … Continue reading →

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Happy Commonwealth Day 2019!

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Edward Brain

Today (March 11th, 2019) 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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Boards Will Not Limit Their Right to Collect Proxies

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  I wish to discuss two of the questions raised: QUESTION:  In a recent column relating to proxies, you wrote: “The purpose would not appear to be to enable someone to collect … Continue reading →

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Adriana Lecouvreur: Met Opera HD Broadcast

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Edward Brain

I saw the February 27th, 2019 encore performance of Francesco Cilea‘s Adriana Lecouvreur from the Met Opera at the cinema. The performance starred Anna Netrebko as Adriana Lecouvreur, Piotr Beczała as Maurizio, and Anita Rachvelishvili as the Princess de Bouillon.  … Continue reading →

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Board Minutes Should be Vetted

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  I want to discuss two of the questions raised: QUESTION:  Our board posts minutes of directors meetings on a publicly viewed bulletin board. At a recent meeting, the board discussed our … Continue reading →

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