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.

Joan Rivers has Passed Away at 81

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Edward Brain

The American comedian, Joan Rivers, has passed away at the age of 81. She had suffered a cardiac arrest a week prior to her passing. Miss Rivers first success was as a guest on the Tonight Show in 1965, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 81, An Audience with Joan Rivers, Cardiac arrest, Carol Burnett Show, dead, Death, Ed Sullivan Show, Edgar Rosenberg, Fashion police, Joan Rivers, Joan Rivers Show, Late Show, Melissa Rivers, Mount Sinai Hospital New York, Tony Rivers | Leave a comment

New Streetcars in Toronto

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Edward Brain

On August 31st, 2014 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) entered their new Flexity Outlook streetcars into service along their 510 Spadina Line. Two of their new cars, #4400 and #4403, operated along Spadina Avenue between Spadina Station and Queen’s Quay. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged 510 Spadina, Articulated Light Rail Vehicle, Canadian Light Rail Vehicle, Flexity Outlook, Queens Quay, Spadina Avenue, streetcar, Toronto, Toronto Transit Commission, TTC | 4 Comments

Richard Attenborough has died at 90

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

Famed British actor Richard Attenborough has passed away days short of his 91st birthday. He was created Lord Attenborough in 1993, after previously being created a Knight Baronet, and a Commander of the British Empire (CBE.) Lord Attenborough was born … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Brannigan, Cambridge, Chaplin, Commander of the British Empire, David Attenborough, Doctor Dolittle, Dunkirk, Eight O'Clock Walk, Father's Doing Fine, Gandhi, Golden Globe Award, Guns at Batasi, I'm All Right Jack, Jurassic Park, Knight Baronet, London, Lord Attenborough, Miracle on 34th Street, Private's Progress, Richard Attenborough, The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom, The Flight of the Phoenix, The Great Escape, The Man Upstairs, The Moustrap, Young Winston | Leave a comment

Lauren Bacall dead at 89

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Edward Brain

Lauren Bacall, the famed Hollywood actress, has passed away at the age of 89. It was reported that Miss Bacall had recently suffered a stroke. Miss Bacall starred in many movies over her career starting out with To Have and … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 89, Bette Davis, Big Sleep, Blood Alley, dead, Death, Designing Woman, Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, Jason Robards, Key Largo, Lauren Bacall, Mirror Has Two Faces, Miss Bacall, Murder on the Orient Express, The Big Sleep, The Mirror Has Two Faces, The Shootist, To Have and Have Not | Leave a comment

The Strike that ended the Montreal Expos

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, August 12th 1994, marks the 20th anniversary of the famous 1994 Major League Baseball (MLB) strike. When the strike started, the Montreal Expos were 74-40 when the strike started, and were the best team in the National League, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, Darrin Fletcher, Florida Marlins, John Wetteland, Ken Hill, Larry Walker, Major League Baseball, Marquis Grissom, Mike Lansing, Moisés Alou, Montreal Expos, National League, National League East, New York Yankees, Pedro Martinez, Toronto Blue Jays, Wil Cordero | Leave a comment

Ethics By-law Upheld by Court

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Edward Brain

A recent court case has brought up an interesting situation for condominiums. In the case of Gordon v. York Region Condominium Corporation No. 818 et al, Stanley Gordon, a former director of YRCC #818, was suing the condominium after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Condominiums | Tagged Board of Directors, Condominium, Condominium Act, Ontario Condominium Act, Property Management, Superior Court | 4 Comments

Sir John Graves Simcoe

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Edward Brain

Originally posted on Edward Brain's Blog:
As today is Sir John Graves Simcoe Day in Ontario, I would like to discuss the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791 to 1796. Of course Upper Canada would later become…

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Marcus Stroman Puts on Clinic as Jays beat Boston

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, Marcus Stroman put on a clinic in front of a sold out SkyDome as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-0. Stroman threw seven innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts and two walks, and required … Continue reading →

Posted in Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Marcus Stroman, Melky Cabrera, Mike Napoli, Rogers Centre, Shane Victorino, Stroman, Toronto Blue Jays | Leave a comment

Charter of Rights Apply in Condominiums

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star. Let’s discuss some of the questions: QUESTION: A number of owners who wanted to arrange a meeting to discuss management and our financial affairs taped an envelope containing a brief note … Continue reading →

Posted in Condominiums | Tagged Board, Charter, Condominium, Condominium Act, Gerry Hyman | 4 Comments

Toronto Blue Jays at the All-Star Break

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

With the All-Star game tonight in Minnesota, let’s look at the Toronto Blue Jays so far this season. The Blue Jays have played 96 games so far this season and have a record of 49-47, good for second place in … Continue reading →

Posted in Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged All-Star, American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, Edwin Encarnación, Major League Baseball, Mark Buehrle, Minnesota, MLB, Run batted in, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays | Leave a comment

Author Archives: Edward Brain

About Edward Brain

Joan Rivers has Passed Away at 81

New Streetcars in Toronto

Richard Attenborough has died at 90

Lauren Bacall dead at 89

The Strike that ended the Montreal Expos

Ethics By-law Upheld by Court

Sir John Graves Simcoe

Marcus Stroman Puts on Clinic as Jays beat Boston

Charter of Rights Apply in Condominiums

Toronto Blue Jays at the All-Star Break

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