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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.

Graham Greene Passes Away at 73

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian actor Graham Greene has passed away at 73. Born June 22nd, 1952 on the Six Nations Reserve, in Ohsweken, Ontario, he would grow up in Hamilton and worked as a draftsman, civil technologist, steelworker, and rock-band crew member … Continue reading →

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Rose Plant (August 23rd 2025)

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Edward Brain

My rose plant in the garden is doing well and has its’ second batch of flowers that have come out, or are in the process of coming out. Let’s take a look at the plant:

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2025 Warriors’ Day Parade

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Edward Brain

The 2025 Warriors’ Day Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) on August 16th, 2025. This year’s parade commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII) and the Liberation of the Netherlands. Members of 32 Brigade … Continue reading →

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65 Years of The Canadian Bill of Rights

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, August 10th 2025, marks the 65th Anniversary of the enactment of the Canadian Bill of Rights. While some basic human rights had already been implied over the years, this was the first legislation specifically applying human rights at the … Continue reading →

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August 2025 Full Moon

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Edward Brain

I was able to get out on the evening of August 8th-9th 2025 and catch a couple pictures of the August Full Moon. Here are the pictures:

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2025

Posted on August 4, 2025 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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‘Hulk Hogan’ Passes Away at 71

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Edward Brain

Famed wrestler Terry Bollea, known professionally as ‘Hulk Hogan‘ has passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was born Terry Bollea on August 11th, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia to Pietro “Peter” and Ruth V. Bollea. Hogan began wrestling in 1977, … Continue reading →

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Interesting Rose Plant

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Edward Brain

I planted the following rose plant last year. This year it has come up very well, with a ton of roses already. All I did was to build up some soil and leaves around the bast of the plant last … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 158 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 158th 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 the Canada we know today. On July 1st, 1867, three British colonies: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, … Continue reading →

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Remembering James Last

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Edward Brain

June 9th, 2025 marks 10 years since the passing of German band leader James Last. For many years he was the leader of his own band, the James Last Orchestra after starting out as a jazz bassist. Mr. Last remains … Continue reading →

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