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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.

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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2017 Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Edward Brain

Now that the Conference Finals have been completed, the Stanley Cup Finals are now set to start. In the Finals, the Prince of Wales Trophy winners Pittsburgh Penguins  (Eastern Conference Champions) are set to face off against the Clarence Campbell … Continue reading →

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By-law Changes Cannot be Initiated by Owners

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  There were only two questions in this article, and I want to discuss one of them: QUESTION:  Unit owners in our condominium provided the board with a notice of motion requiring … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Birthday, GO Transit

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Edward Brain

Today, May 23rd 2017, marks the 50th anniversary of GO Transit commencing operation.  On May 23rd 1967, GO Transit started commuter operation in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with service from Hamilton in the west to Pickering in the east. … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Edward Brain

Today, May 22nd 2017, 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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Thoughts on Der Rosenkavalier Live in HD

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Edward Brain

On May 13th 2017, I attended the Metropolitan Opera’s (Met Opera) last Live in HD broadcast for the 2016-2017 season.  The opera was Richard Strauss‘ Der Rosenkavalier. This is a new production directed by Robert Carsen with sets by Paul … Continue reading →

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