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.

The Spengler Cup: A Brief History

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Spengler Cup is scheduled to begin in 10 days in Davos Switzerland.  The tournment starts on December 26th (Boxing Day) and runs until New Year’s.  It started in 1923. The tournament was started by Dr. Carl Spengler as a … Continue reading →

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Peter O’Toole Has Died

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

Famed English actor Peter O’Toole has passed away in London after a lengthy illness.  Mr. O’Toole was 81. Mr. O’Toole was most famous for his portrayal of T.E. Lawrence in the movie Lawrence of Arabia.  He would win a BAFTA … Continue reading →

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Canada Post to end Door-to-Door Delivery

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, Canada Post has announced that it will end door-to-door delivery of mail over the next five years and increase the postal rate to $1 for stamps purchased on an individual basis, or 85 cents each if purchased in a … Continue reading →

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Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa, & Joe Torre to enter Cooperstown

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Expansion Era Committee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has unanimously elected three managers to the Hall of Fame: Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa, & Joe Torre. Each manager has had a successful tenure with one … Continue reading →

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Roy Halladay Announces Retirement; Retires as a Blue Jay

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

Two time Cy Young award winner Roy Halladay has announced his retirement today, immediately after announcing that he had re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Halladay broke into the majors with the Blue Jays on September 20th, 1998.  In his … Continue reading →

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Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid fighter and former President of South Africa, has passed away at the age of 95 Mr. Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo, Cape Province in the then Union of South Africa.  He was the … Continue reading →

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Non-Owners and Residents have no Right to Parking Spots

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article.  Let’s discuss some of the question brought up: QUESTION:  Twenty years ago we purchased a parking unit in a condominium corporation across the street from our home. We have now been advised that the … Continue reading →

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Jack Morris Deserves a spot in Cooperstown

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Edward Brain

Jack Morris is eligible for the 15th and final time to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.  I believe he should be there. Jack Morris is a four time World Series winner, having won two World Series with … Continue reading →

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Don Pasquale at the U of T Opera

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Edward Brain

Last night I attended the opening performance of the University of Toronto Opera’s first production of Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera Don Pasquale.  The production is directed by Michael Patrick Albano and conducted by Sandra Horst.  The cast starred Dylan Wright … Continue reading →

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50 Years since Camelot Ended

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the JFK Assassination.  On this day in 1963, while riding through Dallas, Texas, U.S. President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald.  Many people still remember where they were when … Continue reading →

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