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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.

Tannhäuser a Success

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Metropolitan Opera broadcast a performance of their current run of Tannhäuser as part of their Live in HD series on October 31st. The performance starred Johan Botha as the knight Tannhäuser, Eva-Maria Westbroek as Elisabeth, Michelle DeYoung as Venus, … Continue reading →

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Bridge of Spies: A Movie Worth Seeing

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Edward Brain

The movie Bridge of Spies, about lawyer turned negotiator James B. Donovan, and three prisoners during the Cold War is a movie not to miss. The movie tells of how James Donovan is hired to defend Rudolf Abel on a … Continue reading →

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Maureen O’Hara has Passed Away

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Edward Brain

The legendary actress Maureen O’Hara passed away on October 24th, 2015 of natural causes.  She was 95 years old. Miss O’Hara was born in Ranelagh, County Dublin, Ireland on August 17th, 1920.  She would marry three times: to George H. … Continue reading →

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Canada’s 42nd Federal General Election

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Edward Brain

On Monday October 19th, 2015, the Dominion of Canada conducted its 42nd Federal General Election in the history of the Dominion. The election saw an increase in the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) being elected – 338 members, up … Continue reading →

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Toronto Starts first Post-season Appearance in 22 Years

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays start their quest for their first World Series title in 22 years with their first appearance in the post-season on October 8th, 2015 with the first game of the American League Divisional Series (ALDS) at home … Continue reading →

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Condominium Owners Protest Raises Questions

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Edward Brain

The CBC has an interesting article on-line: Etobicoke condo owners demand ‘justice’ after fee increase I want to discuss this issue as it raises some questions. Firstly, the article does not state why an Administrator was called in in the first … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II Sets New Record

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Edward Brain

September 9th, 2015 will go down as the day Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning Monarch in the history of Canada and 15 other realms.  Her Majesty’s reign surpasses the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria who reigned for … Continue reading →

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94th Warriors’ Day Parade

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Edward Brain

On Saturday August 22nd, Toronto celebrated the 94th Warriors’ Day Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).  This year’s Warriors’ Day Parade also commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Parade started at 10:30 a.m. … Continue reading →

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2015 CNE is Underway

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Edward Brain

Today, August 21st, 2015, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) opened for the 2015 season.  The CNE runs until Labour Day, September 7th. The Buildings are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the grounds remain open until midnight.  The … Continue reading →

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David Price Debuts for the Blue Jays

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Edward Brain

August 3rd, 2o15 will be remembered in Toronto as David Price made his first ever Blue Jays start.  Price started his first game since being traded from Detroit to Toronto on July 30th.  In nine previous starts in Rogers Centre/SkyDome, … Continue reading →

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