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.

Should the Island Airport be Extended?

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

The City is now in the process of deciding on whether or not is should support the extension of the runway at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, on a request by Porter Airlines. First, a brief history: the Billy Bishop … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays Beat Kansas City

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals tonight 3-2 thanks to great pitching from Mark Buehrle and some timely hits. The Blue Jays went up 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back.  Rookie … Continue reading →

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1983 Grey Cup Champions

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Argonauts recently honoured the 1983 Grey Cup Champions.  You may be wondering why the defending Grey Cup Champions (the Argos having won the Cup back in November) are honouring a team from 30 years ago, but there is … Continue reading →

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Cecil Blows Save but Lawrie Saves the Day

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Edward Brain

Last night, the Toronto Blue Jays beat the visiting Boston Red Sox 4-3 in the 10th Inning on a base hit by Brett Lawrie. Esmil Rogers started for the Blue Jays last night, on his 28th birthday, against the Red … Continue reading →

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Questioning a Board Decision

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today I would like to talk about Gerry Hyman’s latest article.  There was a question which brings up an important issue: QUESTION: I asked at the last AGM why the property manager used a company located 126 kilometres from our … Continue reading →

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Sir John Graves Simcoe

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

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 the Province of Ontario. Born in Cotterstock … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays Blow Early Lead to Dodgers

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays lost Tuesday night 10-9 to the Los Angeles Dodgers after leading 8-3 after 6 innings.  The winning pitcher was Brandon League (4-3), the losing pitcher was Darren Oliver (3-2), while Kenley Jansen picked up his 12 … Continue reading →

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Carlos Delgado Honoured by the Blue Jays

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Edward Brain

Yesterday, the Blue Jays officially added Carlos Delgado’s name to the ‘Level of Excellence’ at the Rogers Centre (neé SkyDome) prior to a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Delgado, the holder of several Blue Jays records, played for … Continue reading →

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2013-2014 Maple Leafs Season

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their schedule for the 2013-2014 NHL Season.  This will be the first season for the Leafs in the new NHL alignment.  Under the new alignment, the Leafs remain in the Eastern Conference, but will … Continue reading →

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Honouring Carlos Delgado

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays will be honouring their former first baseman Carlos Delgado on July 21st, 2o13 when his name and number will be added to their ‘Level of Excellence’ prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Before … Continue reading →

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