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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.

Happy Simcoe Day 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 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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Happy Dominion Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Edward Brain

Happy Dominion Day to everyone in Canada!  July 1st, 2016 marks the 149th 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 … Continue reading →

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Gordie Howe passes away at 88

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Edward Brain

Legendary hockey player Gordie Howe has passed away at the age of 88. Mr. Howe was born in Floral Saskatchewan on March 31st, 1928. Mr. Howe spent 32 years playing hockey, earning the nickname ‘Mr. Hockey.’  He played 26 seasons … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today, May 23rd 2016, 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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Singers Make Elektra in HD Work

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Edward Brain

The Metropolitan Opera (The Met) completed its 2015-2016 Live in HD broadcasts on April 30th, 2016 with a performance of Richard Strauss’ Elektra.  The production premiered in Europe and was directed by the late Patrice Chéreau. The production stars Nina … Continue reading →

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Maometto II a Success for the COC

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Edward Brain

The Canadian Opera Company (COC) opened the Canadian premiere of Gioachino Rossini‘s opera Maometto on Friday night.  The opera stars Luca Pisaroni as Maometto, Leah Crocetto as Anna, Bruce Sledge as Erisso, and Elizabeth DeShong as Calbo. The production is … Continue reading →

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Happy 90th Birthday, Your Majesty!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Edward Brain

I would like to wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada a very Happy Birthday. Today, April 21st, 2016 marks the 90th birthday of Her Majesty.  Here’s to many more years in the future! God save the Queen!

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First Round of 2016 NHL Playoffs

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Edward Brain

The 2016 National Hockey League (NHL) postseason has begun today.  16 of the 30 teams have qualified for the postseason. This is the first year since 1970 that no Canadian based team has made the playoffs – guaranteeing that for … Continue reading →

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Toronto Blue Jays’ 2016 Roster

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays have now opened their 2016 season in Tampa Bay with a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Blue Jays are the defending American League East (A.L. East) Pennant winners, and as such, there are … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Day 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today (March 14th, 2016)  is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

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