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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.

NHL Round 2

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Edward Brain

We are now set for the Conference Semi-finals of the NHL playoffs (the second of four rounds required to win the Stanley Cup.) Of the 16 teams who competed in first roung, the following teams have advanced Eastern Conference #1 … Continue reading →

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NHL’s New Alignment

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

The National Hockey League (NHL) has adjusted its conferences for the 2013-2014 Season.  The Conferences will now have two divisons each instead of the current three.  However, due to how the alignment has been made, the ‘new’ Eastern Conference will … Continue reading →

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Condominium Social Committees

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article for the Toronto Star.  I would like to discuss some of the questions he responded to.  Firstly, this one: Q: Our board has been funding a social committee to the tune of $200 a … Continue reading →

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Toronto Wagner Society Celebrates 200 years of Richard Wagner

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Wagner Society will be celebrating the 200th birth of composer Richard Wagner on Saturday May 25th, 2013. The event takes place at the Arts and Letters Club (14 Elm Street) starting at 9:00 am.  There will be two … Continue reading →

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The Blues Jays after One Month

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Edward Brain

Now that April has come to an end, I’d like to examine how the Blue Jays are performing compared to the 2012 Season.  This season was taunted as being a breakout year for the Toronto Blue Jays after the acquisition … Continue reading →

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First Round of the NHL Playoffs

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Edward Brain

Now that the season has ended with the Ottawa Senators defeating Boston Bruins 4-2, the final Standings for the NHL are as follows: Eastern Conference #1 Pittsburgh Penguins 36-12-0 for 72 points #2 Montreal Canadiens 29-14-5 for 63 points #3 … Continue reading →

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Leafs vs. Habs: The Greatest Rivalry

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Edward Brain

It’s now the end of the National Hockey League (NHL) 2012-2013 regular season, with the Toronto Maple Leafs playing host to their arch rivals the  Montreal Canadiens.  The Canadiens would win 4-1, to finish the regular season with 29 wins, … Continue reading →

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Is Lohengrin a Hero?

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Edward Brain

I want to raise the question of whether or not the title character of Lohengrin in Wagner’s opera is really a hero? We know that in Act 1 of Lohengrin, the ‘unknown knight’ appears to save Elsa when she is … Continue reading →

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Removing A Board Member

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has written a new article on condominiums.  From that article, I would like to discuss a question that was posed by a reader: Q: One of our directors, who is also the treasurer, takes inappropriate action on his … Continue reading →

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Toronto Blue Jays’ 2013 Opening Day Roster (Updated)

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays open the 2013 MLB season at home against the Cleveland Indians on April 2nd.  R.A. Dickey, the 2012 NL Cy Young award winner, will be the starting pitcher. The Blue Jays 25 man roster is as … Continue reading →

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