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.

One Parking Spot = One Vehicle

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss some of the questions: QUESTION:  My unit has one parking spot which is large enough for my car and my motorcycle. The manager advises that I must remove one … Continue reading →

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Robert Hardy Dead at 91

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Edward Brain

Veteran stage and screen actor Robert Hardy has passed away at 91. Mr. Hardy was known for his appearance in the television series All Creatures Great and Small, Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter movies, and appearing … Continue reading →

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Signing to Receive Correspondence not Required

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss a couple of the questions: QUESTION:  Our property manager wants all owners to sign for any correspondence received from the board or management. If an owner refuses to give … Continue reading →

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Happy 150th Birthday, Canada!

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Edward Brain

Happy 150th Birthday, Canada!!! Today, July 1st 2017 marks the 150th 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 … Continue reading →

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Directors can Only be Removed in Specific Situations

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star. I would like to discuss two of the questions raised: QUESTION: Our condo board recently excluded one of the directors from an executive board meeting at which the other four board … Continue reading →

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NHL Hands Out Awards

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Edward Brain

The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced its awards for players. The award winners breakdown as follows:

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Former CFL Head Coach Don Matthews has Passed Away

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Edward Brain

It has been announced that long term Canadian Football League (CFL) Head Coach Don Matthews has passed away at 77. Mr. Matthews was a long time Head Coach in the CFL, earning a record of 231 wins, 132 losses, and … Continue reading →

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Adam West Passes Away at 88

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Edward Brain

Adam West, famous for his portraying the title character in the Batman TV series, has passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 88. Mr. West was born September 19th, 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington whose father was a … Continue reading →

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73rd Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th 2017, marks the 73rd Anniversary of Canada‘s involvement in the D-Day landings in Normandy France. On June 6th 1944, members of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, with the help of the … Continue reading →

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Peter Sallis Passes Away at 96

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Edward Brain

Peter Sallis, the actor famous for his performances in the series Last of the Summer Wine and as the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit, has passed away at the age of 96. Mr. Sallis died peacefully on Friday … Continue reading →

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