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.

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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TDSB Throws Out Old Books

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Star has reported that the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has thrown out numerous books that are deemed to be old, or contact ‘inappropriate’ or do not meet their ‘equity policy’. Just because a book is old does … Continue reading →

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Errors Hurt Jays in Loss to Tigers

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

Last night the Toronto Blue Jays lost 6-2 to the defending American League Pennant winners, the Detroit Tigers.  Errors contributed to the problem as the Tigers scored five unearned runs off the Blue Jays.  Josh Johnson picked up the loss, … Continue reading →

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Renting out Units

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss some of the questions brought up in it. QUESTION:  Our declaration provides that units may only be occupied as single family residences and we have rules setting out … Continue reading →

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Munenori Kawasaki Demoted to Triple-A

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Edward Brain

In order to make room for the returning José Reyes, the Toronto Blue Jays have optioned Munenori Kawasaki back to their Triple-A team the Buffalo Bisons. Kawasaki provided a lot of energy for the Blue Jays at shortstop while Reyes … Continue reading →

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Rajai Davis & The Blue Jays Walk-off Baltimore

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 tonight with a walk-off base hit by Rajai Davis in the 9th inning.  The Blue Jays have now won their last 9 straight ballgames to get back to .500 with a … Continue reading →

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