Author Archives: Edward Brain

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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.

81st Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th, 2025, marks the 81st Anniversary of the D-Day Landings as part of Operation Overlord – the opening of the second front in Europe as part of World War II. As part of Operation Overlord, the D-Day Landings … Continue reading →

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10 Years of Union Pearson Express

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th, 2025, the Union Pearson Express in Toronto celebrates 10 years of service. I rode the train on the first day of service, on June 6th, 2015: Union-Pearson Express Enters Service.

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Videos Uploaded in May 2025

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Edward Brain

During May, I uploaded a number of videos to my Youtube Channels. Following are a selection of videos that I uploaded: From my main channel, Edward’s Videos:

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Loretta Swit Passes Away at 87

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

Actress Loretta Swit, well known for her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan the long running television show M*A*S*H, has passed away at the age of 87. She was born Loretta Jane Szwedon November 4th, 1937 to Lester and … Continue reading →

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2025 Stanley Cup Finals Set

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Edward Brain

The 2025 Stanley Cup Finals are now set. This year sees a rematch of last year’s finals as the Florida Panthers take on the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers won the Stanley Cup last year, beating out the Oilers in a … Continue reading →

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2025 NHL Conference Finals

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Edward Brain

The 2025 National Hockey League (NHL) Conference Finals are now set. Let’s look at the match-ups: Eastern Conference

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Victoria Day Walk Beside Mimico Harbour

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today I went for a walk in Humber Bay Promenade Park, along the western edge of Mimico Harbour in western Toronto/south Etobicoke. It was a nice bright sunny afternoon, a bit cool but not bad. I had my camera with … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day 2025

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, May 19th 2025, 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, who reigned from 1837 to … Continue reading →

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80th Anniversary of VE Day

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, May 8th, 2025, marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day.) On this day in 1945, the Second World War (WWII) came to an end with the surrender of Nazi Germany after almost six year of … Continue reading →

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Second Round of 2025 NHL Playoffs

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Edward Brain

The second round of the 2025 NHL playoffs are now set and will begin today. Let’s take a look at the match-ups: Eastern Conference Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple LeafsThe Panthers beat Tampa Bay in the first round while the … Continue reading →

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