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.

Sir John A. MacDonald’s Bicentenary

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Edward Brain

On January 11th 2015, Canada celebrates the 200th birthday of its first Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald. Sir John A. was a Father of Confederation, and had been Premier of the Province of Canada prior to Confederation. Sir John … Continue reading →

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2015 Inductees into Cooperstown

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown) has announced the inductees for the 2015 induction ceremony.  For the first time since 1955, four players received sufficient votes to be inducted. The four inductiees are Randy Johnson (97.3%), Pedro Martinez (91.1%), John … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Edward Brain

I would like to welcome everyone to 2015.  2014 was an eventful year, as everyone knows. Now that we are in 2015, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, and thank you for reading my blog.  … Continue reading →

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2014: A Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Edward Brain

Now that we are closing in on the last hours of 2014, let’s look back on some of the highlights of 2014: January: In January, Cooperstown announced the Class of 2014: Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and Frank Thomas.  Alex Rodriguez … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope you get to spend time with your family and friends. May all the blessings of Christmas be found for you and your family. 

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Jeremy Lloyd has Passed Away

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Edward Brain

Jeremy Lloyd, OBE, has passed away at the age of 84.  Mr. Lloyd was a well known comedy writer.  his agent announced that he passed away of pneumonia in hospital. Mr. Lloyd, along with David Croft, wrote such famous comedy … Continue reading →

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Splendid Die Meistersinger in HD

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Edward Brain

On December 13th, the Metropolitan Opera presented Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg as part of its Live in HD broadcast schedule.  The production was directed by Otto Schenk with sets by Gunther Schneider-Siemssen.  The performance starred Michael Volle (Hans Sachs), … Continue reading →

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CFL 2014 All-Star Team Announced

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Edward Brain

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced its selection of All-Stars for the 2014 season. The All Star team consists of:

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H.M.S. Pinafore at the U of T

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Edward Brain

Last night, the University of Toronto‘s (U of T) Opera Division opened a short run of Gilbert and Sullivan‘s H.M.S. Pinafore at the Macmillan Theatre.   The performance starred Ryan Downey (Captain Corcoran), Karine White (Josephine). Charles Sy (Ralph Rackstraw), Max … Continue reading →

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Pat Quinn has Passed Away

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

It has bee reported that long time coach Pat Quinn has passed away at the age of 71.  It passed away during the evening hours of November 23rd in hospital. Mr. Quinn played parts of nine seasons for the Toronto … Continue reading →

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