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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.

70th Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th 2014, marks the 70th Anniversary of Canada’s involvement in the D-Day landings in Normandy France. On June 6th 1944, members of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, with the help of the … Continue reading →

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2014 Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Edward Brain

We are now set for the finals of the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs with the New York Rangers (Champions of the Eastern Conference) vs. the Los Angeles Kings (Champions of the Western Conference.) The Rangers are making their first appearance … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, May 19th 2014, is Victoria Day in Canada.  This is a public holiday for most of us. While many consider Victoria Day to be the ‘unofficial’ start of summer, it is actually to celebrate the first Monarch of the … Continue reading →

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2014 NHL Conference Finals

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Edward Brain

The NHL’s Eastern and Western Conference Semi-finals have now concluded and we are ready for the Conference Finals to begin tonight. This is the first time since the 1979 playoffs that three Original Six teams have qualified for the Conference … Continue reading →

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Farley Mowat Passes Away

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Edward Brain

Famed author, and World War II veteran, Farley Mowat has passed away at the tender age of 92. Farley Mowat was commissioned into the Canadian Army during the Second World War, serving on the front lines including in Italy.  He … Continue reading →

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2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Edward Brain

We have now finished the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs and have seen eight teams eliminated from postseason action. Tonight, the Conference Semi-Finals in the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs with the Montreal Canadiens hosting the defending Eastern … Continue reading →

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The Last Confession in Review

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

Last night I attended a performance of Roger Crane’s The Last Confession starring David Suchet as Cardinal Benelli.  The performance also starred Sam Perks (Father Lorenzi), Phillip Craig (the Confessor), David Ferry (Monsignor Magee), Richard O’Callaghan (Cardinal Albino Luciani/Pope John … Continue reading →

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2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round One

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Edward Brain

The 2013-2014 NHL regular season has come to an end.  16 of the 30 teams have qualified for the playoffs. The following match-ups are now set:

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Hercules at the Canadian Opera

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Edward Brain

Director Peter Sellars, whose Tristan und Isolde for the COC last season was a huge success, has returned to Toronto for a production of Handel’s Hercules.  The production stars Eric Owens as Hercules, Alice Coote as Dejanira (Hercules’ wife), Richard … Continue reading →

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Mickey Rooney Dies at 93

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Edward Brain

It has been announced that legendary actor Mickey Rooney has passed away at the age of 93.   The cause of death was not immediately mentioned, but it has been reported by the BBC that he was ill for some time … Continue reading →

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