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.

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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Do We Need A Pickering Airport?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced that the Federal Government is going ahead with the building of a new airport in Pickering.  However, the question is whether or not we really need another airport in the G.T.A. when we … Continue reading →

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Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

The title of this post says it all: ‘Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?’  I think he should.  And here’s why: Peter Rose holds several Major League Baseball (M.L.B.) records, including most hits at 4,256, at bats … Continue reading →

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June 9th Blue Jays Game

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

I finally got around to attending my first Blue Jays game down at the SkyDome (or Rogers Centre.)  The Texas Rangers were in town finishing a three game series that saw the Blue Jays win the first two games – … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

Well, we have now made it to the Stanley Cup Finals with the Boston Bruins facing the Chicago Blackhawks, a battle of two original six teams.   Boston dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning their series four games to none.  Chicago beat … Continue reading →

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A History of the Grey Cup

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

With the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) teams opening training camp, I’d like to provide a brief history of the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup was created in 1909 by the Governor General, the 4th Earl Grey, originally meant for hockey.  … Continue reading →

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