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.

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 →

Posted in Condominiums | Tagged Administrator, Condominium, Condominium Act, Ontario Condominium Act, Repair Work, reserve fund | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in General | Tagged Buckingham Palace, Canada, Commonwealth realm, Dominion of Canada, Elizabeth II, George VI, Longest Reign, longest reigning Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, Queen Victoria | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in General | Tagged 2015, 94th Warriors' Day Parade, Canadian National Exhibition, CNE, The Parade, Toronto, Warriors' Day Parade | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in General | Tagged 2015, Canadian National Exhibition, CNE, The Midway, Toronto | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged All-Star, All-Star Game, David Price, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, MLB, Pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays | Leave a comment

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

Author Archives: Edward Brain

About Edward Brain

Condominium Owners Protest Raises Questions

Queen Elizabeth II Sets New Record

94th Warriors’ Day Parade

2015 CNE is Underway

David Price Debuts for the Blue Jays

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!

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