Author Archives: Edward Brain

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.

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 →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Bruce Sledge, Canadian Opera Company, COC, David Alden, Elizabeth DeShong, Gioachino Rossini, Harry Bicket, Jon Morell, Leah Crocetto, Luca Pisaroni, Maometto II, Review | Leave a comment

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!

Posted in General | Tagged 90th Birthday, Happy Birthday, Queen Elizabeth II | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in General | Tagged 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs, 2016 Playoffs, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Aaron Sanchez, Arnold León, Blue Jays, Brett Cecil, Chris Colabello, Darwin Barney, Drew Storen, Edwin Encarnación, Ezequiel Carrera, Franklin Morales, Gavin Floyd, J.A. Happ, Jesse Chavez, Joe Biagini, John Gibbons, José Bautista, Josh Donaldson, Josh Thole, Justin Smoak, Kevin Pillar, Major League Baseball, Marco Estrada, Marcus Stroman, Michael Saunders, R.A. Dickey, Roberto Osuna, Russell Martin, Ryan Goins, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Tulowitzki | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in General | Tagged Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, British Overseas Territories, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Day, Commonwealth Nations, Commonwealth Secretary-General, Cyprus, Dominica, Elizabeth II, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Head of the Commonwealth, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rawanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Westminster Abbey, Zambia | Leave a comment

Bank of Canada Considers a Woman for Banknote

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Edward Brain

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the Bank of Canada will look into having a woman on a banknote starting in 2018. Currently featured on banknotes are Sir Wilfred Laurier ($5 bill), Sir John A. MacDonald ($10 bill), Her … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Agnes Macphail, Bank of Canada, Canada, Dominion of Canada, Laura Secorf, Prime Minister of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, Queen Victoria, Sir John A. MacDonald, Sir Robert Bordon, The Famous Five, William Lyon Mackenzie King | Leave a comment

57 Years Since Avro Arrow was Cancelled

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Edward Brain

February 20th, 2016 marks the 57th anniversary of the Canadian Government’s decision to cancel production of the CF-105 Avro Arrow. The Avro Arrow was originally conceived to be an interceptor plane for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), ready for … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Avro Arrow, Canada, Canadian Forces, Dominion of Canada, Federal Government, John Diefenbaker, NORAD, North American Air Defense, Prime Minister of Canada, Royal Canadian Air Force | 1 Comment

Siegfried a Hit and a Miss at the COC

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Edward Brain

On Sunday February 14th, 2016, I caught the last performance of Wagner’s Siegfried at the Canadian Opera Company (COC). It was both breathtaking and disheartening. The production is by Canadian director François Girard with sets by Michael Levine. David Finn … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alan Held, Canadian Opera Company, Christine Goerke, Christopher Purves, COC, David Finn, Donna Feore, Four Seasons Centre, François Girard, Jacqueline Woodley, Johannes Debus, Meredith Arwady, Michael Levine, Phillip Ens, Review, Richard Wagner, Siegfried, Stefan Vinke, Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke | Leave a comment

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 64 years as Monarch

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 64th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension as Queen of Canada, the United Kingdom, and 14 other nations. She is also the head of the Commonwealth of Nations. Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne of Canada when her father, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Ascension, Australia, Canada, Canadian Constitution, Dominion of Canada, Elizabeth II, England, Order of the British Empire, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada | Leave a comment

Turandot a Success in HD

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Edward Brain

The Metropolitan Opera (The Met) transmitted the January 30th performance of Puccini‘s Turandot as part of their Live in HD series today. It was certainly was a treat to watch. The performance starred Nina Stemme as the princess Turandot, Marco … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Tsymbalyuk, Anita Hartig, Anna Anni, Dada Saligeri, Dwayne Croft, Eduordo Valdes, Franco Zeffirelli, Gil Wechsler, Marco Berti, Metropolitan Opera, Nina Stemme, Paolo Carignani, Review, Ronald Naldi, The Met, Tony Stevenson, Turandot | 1 Comment

Author Archives: Edward Brain

About Edward Brain

Maometto II a Success for the COC

Happy 90th Birthday, Your Majesty!

First Round of 2016 NHL Playoffs

Toronto Blue Jays’ 2016 Roster

Commonwealth Day 2016

Bank of Canada Considers a Woman for Banknote

57 Years Since Avro Arrow was Cancelled

Siegfried a Hit and a Miss at the COC

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 64 years as Monarch

Turandot a Success in HD

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