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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.

Captain John’s leaves Town

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Edward Brain

Today, May 28th, 2015, Toronto bid farewell to the Jadran, the late home of Captain John’s Seafood restaurant. The ship left its berth at the foot of Yonge Street under tow, and brings to an end a long battle of … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Edward Brain

Today, May 18th, 2015, 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.  Since 1957, Victoria Day also … Continue reading →

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2015 NHL Conference Finals

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Edward Brain

The NHL Conference Finals start May 16th, 2015 and will feature the following two series: In the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning.  New York is the defending Presidents’ Cup winners.  Tampa … Continue reading →

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2015 NHL Conference Semi-Finals

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Conference Semi-finals for the National Hockey League (NHL) is now set. After the Conference Quarterfinals, two of the five Canadian teams that made the playoffs are still playing (Calgary and Montreal.)  Three of the ‘Original Six’ teams qualified for … Continue reading →

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NHL 2015 Conference Quarterfinals

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Edward Brain

The 2014-2015 regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL) has been completed and we are now ready for the first round of the playoffs. The New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy, finishing the regular season with a league … Continue reading →

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How to Fix the NHL Draft Lottery

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Edward Brain

With the NHL’s 2014-2015 regular season about to wrap up, the talk about what team will win the draft lottery has heated up.  At the same time, there has been talk about the lottery. In brief, the draft lottery is … Continue reading →

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Acclamation is Reasonable in Condominiums

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss some of the questions raised: QUESTION: At our annual general meeting, an owner nominated himself as a candidate for the board. There was only one vacancy and no other … Continue reading →

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Blithe Spirit at Princess of Wales Theatre

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Noël Coward play Blithe Spirit is currently playing at the Princess of Wales theatre in Toronto as part of the 2014-2015 Mirvish season.  I attended the evening performance on March 11th. The production stars Dame Angela Lansbury as Madame … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Day 2015

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Edward Brain

Today, March 9th 2015, 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.

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Blue Jays Pre-season TV Schedule

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays have announce their list of pre-season games which will be broadcast on Sportsnet in Canada. The following games will be broadcast on television:

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