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.

Canada Succeeds at Toronto Pan Am Games

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has pulled off a success at the 2015 Pan Am Games held in Toronto, Ontario. In total, Canada finished with 217 medals (78 Gold, 69 Silver, and 70 Bronze.) This was good enough for second place behind the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged 2015 Pan Am Games, 2015 Pan American Games, Andre De Grasse, Bronze medal, Dominique Bouchard, Ellie Black, Eric Lamaze, Gold medal, Hugo Barrette, Jaret Llewellyn, Jasmin Glaesser, Kate O'Brien, Lynda Kiejko, Mark de Jonge, Meaghan Benfeito, Michelle Li, Michelle Russell, Monique Sullivan, Pan Am Emblem, Pan Am Games, Pan American Games, Patricia Bezzoubenko, Philippe Gagné, Richard Funk, Ryan Cochrane, Santo Condorelli, Shawn Delierre, Silver medal, Sydney Pickrem, Synchronized swimming, Tiffany Foster, Toronto Ontario, Whitney McClintock, Women's 10 metre air pistol, Women's 10m Synchro Platform, Women's 3m Springboard, women's cross-country, Women's K-4 500m, Women's trap | Leave a comment

Jon Vickers has Passed Away

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Edward Brain

Jon Vickers, the legendary Canadian heldentenor, has passed away at the age of 88. His family announced that he had been suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease for a number of years. Mr. Vickers was born October 29th, 1926 in Prince Albert, … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Covent Garden, Death, Jon Vickers, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Metropolitan Opera, Richard Wagner, Royal Opera, Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, The Royal Conservatory of Music | 3 Comments

Omar Sharif is Dead at 83

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Edward Brain

It has been announced that Oscar nominated actor Omar Sharif has passed away. Mr. Sharif became famous for starring in such movies as Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. Other movies included The Fall of the Roman Empire, Funny Girl, … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged Academy Award, Doctor Zhivago, Fall of the Roman Empire, Funny Girl, Juggernaut, Lawrence of Arabia, Monsieur Ibrahim, Omar Sharif, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Leave a comment

MLB All-Star Teams Announced

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Edward Brain

Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced the players who will be the starters for the 2015 All-Star Game on July 14th in Cincinnati. With the exception of the starting pitcher for both teams, each position player starting the game is … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged A.J. Burnett, A.J. Pollock, Adam Jones, Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, American League, Andrew McCutchen, Anthony Rizzo, Arizona Diamondbacks, Aroldis Chapman, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brad Boxberger, Brandon Crawford, Brock Holt, Bryce Harper, Buster Posey, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chris Archer, Chris Sale, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Dallas Keuchel, Darren O'Day, David Price, Dee Gordon, Dellin Betances, Detroit Tigers, DJ LeMahieu, Felix Hernandez, Francisco Rodriguez, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton, Glen Perkins, Houston Astros, J.D. Martinez, Jacob deGrom, Jason Kipnis, Jhonny Peralta, Joc Pederson, Joe Panik, Jonathan Papelbon, José Bautista, Jose Altuve, Jose Iglesias, Josh Donaldson, Justin Upton, Kansas City Royals, Kelvin Herrera, Kris Bryant, Lorenzo Cain, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Madison Bumgarner, Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Manny Machado, Mark Melancon, Mark Teixeira, Matt Holliday, Max Scherzer, Miami Marlins, Michael Wacha, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, National League, Nelson Cruz, New York Mets, Nolan Arenado, Oakland A's, Oakland Athletics, Paul Goldschmidt, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Prince Fielder, Russell Martin, Salvador Pérez, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Shelby Miller, Sonny Gray, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephan Vogt, Texas Rangers, Todd Frazier, Toronto Blue Jays, Trevor Rosenthal, Wade Davis, Washington Nationals, Yadier Molina, Yasmani Grandal, Zach Britton, Zack Greinke | Leave a comment

Happy Dominion Day!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Edward Brain

Happy Dominion Day to everyone in Canada! July 1st, 2015 marks the 148th 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 →

Posted in General | Tagged Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Canada Day, Canadian Confederation, Confederation, Dominion Day, Dominion of Canada, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Province of Canada, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon | Leave a comment

Matt Boyd Makes an Impresses in Major League Debut

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Edward Brain

Today, Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Matt Boyd made a huge impression in his first ever major league appearance. Despite losing the game 4-0 to the Texas Rangers and Yovani Gallardo (who pitched an impressive 8 1/3 innings), Boyd pitched with … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged AL, American League, Debut, Edwin Encarnación, José Bautista, Major League Baseball, Matt Boyd, MLB, SkyDome, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Blue Jays minor league players, Yovani Gallardo | Leave a comment

Toronto Argonauts 2015 Season

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Argonauts open the 2015 regular season on June 27th vs. the Edmonton Eskimos in a game to be played in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The game will count as a home game for the Argos. In total, the Argos … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Football, Toronto Argonauts | Tagged 2015 season, BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Canadian Football League, CFL, Edmonton Eskimos, Hamilton Tiger Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa Redblacks, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Leave a comment

Dusty Rhodes has Passed Away

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Edward Brain

Legendary wrestler Virgil Runnels, known by his ring name of “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, has passed away at the age of 69. Mr. Runnels was born on October 12th, 1945 in Austin, Texas. Mr. Runnels broke into the wrestling … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged American Wrestling Association, AWA, Cody Rhodes, Cody Runnels, dead, Death, Dick Murdoch, Dustin Rhodes, Dustin Runnels, Dusty Rhodes, Goldust, Hall of Fame, Harley Race, JCP, Jim Crockett Promotions, National Wrestling Alliance, NWA, NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship, NWA Florida Tag Team Championship, NWA Florida Television Championship, NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship, NWA Hall of Fame, NWA National Heavyweight Championship, NWA United States Heayvweight Championship, NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, NWA World Television Championship, Ric Flair, Stardust, The American Dream, Virgil Runnels, WCW Hall of Fame, World Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Entertainment, World Wrestling Federation, WWE, WWE Hall of Fame, WWF | Leave a comment

Union-Pearson Express Enters Service

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Edward Brain

On June 6th, 2015, the Union-Pearson Express (UPX) started service between Toronto’s Union Station and the Lester B. Pearson International Airport. The trains, consisting of two or three car consists, are Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs), and depart from Union Station … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Bloor GO Station, Bloor–Danforth line, Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Metrolinx, Presto card, Toronto Ontario, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto's Union Station, Union Station, Union Station (Toronto), Union-Pearson Express, UPX, Weston GO station | 4 Comments

2015 Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Stanley Cup Final is now set. The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl winners, the Chicago Blackhawks will face off against the Prince of Wales Trophy winners, the Tampa Bay Lightning. This is the first postseason meeting between the two teams. … Continue reading →

Posted in National Hockey League | Tagged 2015 NHL Playoffs, 2015 Stanley Cup Finals, Chicago Blackhawks, Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, National Hockey League, NHL, Prince of Wales Trophy, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 Comment

Author Archives: Edward Brain

About Edward Brain

Canada Succeeds at Toronto Pan Am Games

Jon Vickers has Passed Away

Omar Sharif is Dead at 83

MLB All-Star Teams Announced

Happy Dominion Day!

Matt Boyd Makes an Impresses in Major League Debut

Toronto Argonauts 2015 Season

Dusty Rhodes has Passed Away

Union-Pearson Express Enters Service

2015 Stanley Cup Finals

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