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.

Siegmund Nimsgern Has Passed Away

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Edward Brain

Famed German bass-baritone Siegmund Nimsgern has passed away at 85. Mr. Nimsgern was born January 14th, 1940 in Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany. He made his operatic debut in 1967 in SaarbrĂĽcken with the Saarländisches Staatstheater. He would go on to … Continue reading →

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Famed Canadian Hockey Player Ken Dryden Passes Away

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Edward Brain

Former Stanley Cup winning goalie Ken Dryden has passed away. He was 78. He was born on August 8th, 1947 in Hamilton, Ontario to Murray and Margaret Dryden and grew up in what was then Islington, Ontario. He would play … Continue reading →

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National Hockey League Expansion

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Edward Brain

I’d like to talk about the National Hockey League (NHL) expanding from 32 to 36 teams. An expansion of the league would bring in a lot of expansion fees, but potentially a lot of interesting opportunities. Currently, the NHL consists … Continue reading →

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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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