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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.

Impact of 2025 Election on Canadian Political Landscape

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

On April 28th, 2025 Canada held the 45th General Election in its’ history in order to elect members of the House of Commons. The result was a fourth straight term in office for the Liberals, and a third straight minority. … Continue reading →

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The Canadian Turns 70

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, April 24th 2020, VIA Rail’s flagship train, The Canadian, turns 70 years old. On April 24th, 1955 the Canadian Pacific Railway began running The Canadian on a daily schedule between Toronto/Montreal and Vancouver.  The train ran from Vancouver, British … Continue reading →

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Early Spring 2025 Pictures

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Edward Brain

On Sunday April 20th, 2025 – Easter Sunday in Canada – I went for a walk in the afternoon on what turned out to be a bright and sunny day, albeit a bit cool. I took my camera with me … Continue reading →

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First Round of 2025 NHL Playoffs

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Edward Brain

The end of the 2024-2025 NHL Regular Season has come to an end and the first round of the playoffs are now set. Some highlights of this year’s playoffs include: Let’s look at the match-ups:

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End of an Era: Demolition of the Lakeshore Teachers’ College

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Edward Brain

Humber College has began tearing down Building A at its’ Lakeshore Campus. The building was originally built in the 1950’s at the Lakeshore Teachers’ College. The college remained in operating from the 1950’s until the mid-1970’s when Humber College took … Continue reading →

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George Foreman Passes Away at 76

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Edward Brain

Former two time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has passed away at 76. Mr. Foreman was born George Edward Foreman on January 10th, 1949 in Marshall, Texas. He would win the Gold Medal as a heavyweight in the 1968 Summer … Continue reading →

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VIA Rail Train #73 on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Edward Brain

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! As it is a nice sunny day, I got out and caught VIA Rail train #73 as it passed through Long Branch GO station enroute for Windsor, Ontario.

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Red Moon – March 14th 2025

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Edward Brain

In the early hours of March 14th, 2025 a Red Moon occurred. I got up to try and get some pictures. While I wasn’t able to get great pictures due to the distance of the moon from the Earth (at … Continue reading →

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2025

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today (March 10th, 2025) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth.This year marks the … Continue reading →

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Post Snowfall Pictures

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Edward Brain

The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) was hit hard with snow in mid-February 2025. The area was hit with roughly 20 cm of snow on February 12th, another 5 cm on February 15th, and then another 15-20 cm on … Continue reading →

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