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.

Streetcar Service Returns west of Humber Loop

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Edward Brain

On June 24th, 2018 the communities along Lake Ontario is southern Etobicoke finally got their streetcar service back after waiting almost a year and a half. Starting January 7th, 2017 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) shutdown streetcar service west of … Continue reading →

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Red Winged Blackbirds

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Edward Brain

Red winged blackbirds have taken over the Toronto area this year. Here are some pictures of the birds:

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Only ‘Routine Issues’ may be discussed at Annual General Meetings

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  I want to discuss three of the questions that were raised: First, this question:

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Sondra Radvanovsky owns Anna Bolena at the COC

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Edward Brain

I attended the last performance of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena at the Canadian Opera Company on May 26th, 2018.  The opera stars Sondra Radvanovsky, who owns the title role of Anna Bolena. The performance stars Ms. Radvanovsky, and also features Christian … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Edward Brain

Today, May 21st 2018, is Victoria Day in Canada.  I want to wish every Canadian a very happy and safe Victoria Day. Today marks the celebration of the birthday of Canada’s first monarch, Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to … Continue reading →

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Spring 2018

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Edward Brain

Spring is now in full bloom. Here are some pictures I have taken recently:

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Etobicoke Point Damaged by Storm

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Edward Brain

Etobicoke Point in Humber Bay Park West suffered a fair amount of damage due to bad weather in mid-April of this year. Here are some pictures of the damage, which shows us all how dangerous Mother Nature can be:

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Spring Finally Arrives

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Edward Brain

Spring has finally started to arrive with the appearance of some crocuses:

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Electric Vehicles Coming to Condominiums

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Edward Brain

The Ontario Government has announced that electric vehicle charging stations are coming to condominiums in the province. The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) has an article about this which gives you a lot of information about the issue.

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Luisa Miller: Live in HD

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Edward Brain

I attended the April 14 2018 Metropolitan Opera‘s Live in HD Broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi‘s Luisa Miller.  This is the first time since 2006 that the opera has been performed by the Met, but it was worth the wait. The … Continue reading →

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