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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.

Ontario Announces New Cabinet

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

Thanks to the recent general election in Ontario and the Liberal Party receiving a majority government, Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced some changes to the Cabinet. Many Cabinet members are still in Cabinet, albeit with new portfolios, while others remain … Continue reading →

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Pat Burns to be Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Edward Brain

It has announced that the late Pat Burns will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 17th, 2014 as a member of the Class of 2014. As an NHL coach, Mr. Burns coached 1,019 games and winning … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs Announce Pre-Season Schedule

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their pre-season schedule for the 2014-15 NHL season.  The team will play eight games (four home games and four road games) against four teams. The pre-season starts out on September 22nd in London Ontario … Continue reading →

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Liberal Majority in Ontario

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

Now that the dust has settled in the 41st general election in Ontario, let’s look at the results: Out of 107, 54 seats were required to form a majority Government. The Liberals won 58 seats, for a four seat majority. … Continue reading →

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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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