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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.

TTC Streetcar Action at Humber Loop and Kipling Loop

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Edward Brain

Here are two videos I took on Family Day (February 18th, 2019). The first is of some streetcar action at Humber Loop:

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Condominiums Required to Maintain Common Elements

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss two of the questions: QUESTION:  We own a unit in a large, old condominium. We have had little or no heat, or hot water, for a long time and … Continue reading →

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Sir Andrew Davis Celebrates 75th Birthday with Wagner and the TSO

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Edward Brain

I attended the February 2nd 2019 concert at the TSO which was advertised as “Sir Andrew Conducts Wagner”.  The concert happened to also fall on Sir Andrew’s 75th birthday. The concert consisted of Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, Albert Berg’s … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up Appearances Star Clive Swift Dies at 82

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Edward Brain

The family of Clive Swift has announced that the actor has passed away on February 1st 2019, eight days prior to his 83rd birthday.   The actor was best known for his portrayal of Richard Bucket in Keeping up Appearances, alongside … Continue reading →

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Roy Halladay leads Cooperstown Class of 2019

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Edward Brain

The Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown) has announced it Class of 2019 inductees. Those elected to the Hall of Fame are:

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Rules can be overturned in Condominiums

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s look at some of the questions raised: QUESTION:  Our board has implemented a rule that bans smoking on the common elements and in the units. The ban will take … Continue reading →

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Famed Bass Baritone Theo Adam Passes Away at 92

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Edward Brain

Famed German bass-baritone Theo Adam has passed away in his hometown of Dresden on Thursday January 10th, 2019.  He was 92. Mr Adam’s career spanned over four decades, starting with a performance of Weber’s Der Freischütz at the Staatsoper Dresden … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Edward Brain

I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and I hope everyone has a prosperous new year. 2018 has flown by.  I recently recapped 2018 in this previous post. Happy New Year, everyone!  

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2018 In Review

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Edward Brain

As we are counting down the hours until 2018 begins, I would like to thank you for visiting my site this year. I would also like to highlight the past year for this site:

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Team Canada Set to Defend World Juniors Title

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Edward Brain

The 2019 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship opens today in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia.  Team Canada is the defending Champions and are looking to retain the title on home ice. The team plays four round robin … Continue reading →

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