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.

The Leafs Season So Far

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Edward Brain

After playing 35 games of a 48 game shortened season, the Maple Leafs sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference, and in 4th place in the Northeast Division with a record of 19 wins, 12 losses, and 4 overtime … Continue reading →

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Ricky Romero Demoted

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Edward Brain

On March 26th, 2013 the Toronto Blue Jays announced the demotion of starting pitcher Ricky Romero to Class-A Dunedin.  The announcement came after a bad 2012 season where Romero went 9-14 with a 5.77 E.R.A. in 32 starts.  He was … Continue reading →

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Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day Line-Up

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Edward Brain

I’d like to discuss the proposed Opening Day line-up for the Blue Jays. If I were manager John Gibbons, my opening day starting rotation would consist of: R.A. Dickey Mark Buerhle Josh Johnson Brandon Morrow Ricky Romero Casey Janssen would … Continue reading →

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NHL Shootout

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Edward Brain

Is the Shootout worthwhile in the NHL? I say no.  It is far better to simply allow the two teams to keep the tie if no one can win a game after an extra period of play.  As it is, … Continue reading →

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VIA Rail Operations (Part Three)

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

After talking about what trains/services VIA Rail could add, and where, I would like to talk about the other two important parts of the equation: financing and rolling stock. Financing Right now, VIA receives operating revenue from ticket sales and … Continue reading →

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VIA Rail Operations (Part Two)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Edward Brain

In this second part of my blogs on VIA Rail, I am going to talk about VIA’s Corridor service, the backbone of VIA’s system.  It runs from Windsor, on the border between Ontario and Michagan, to Quebec City.  It serves … Continue reading →

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VIA Rail Operations (Part One)

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Edward Brain

I’d like to discuss the need for VIA Rail service in Canada, and especially where (and how often) it should operate.  I am going to do so in three blogs, this one primarily discussing Western and Atlantic Canada, one specifically … Continue reading →

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Condominium Ombudsman

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Edward Brain

I’d like to talk about having an Ombudsman’s Office for Ontario condominiums.  This is somthing that is desperately needed in Ontario. Currently, Ontario’s condominiums are operated under ‘self-help’ legislation.  In other words, condominium owners have no one to help them … Continue reading →

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‘Open Sessions’ of Board Meetings

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

An interesting idea of some condominium Boards is to have an ‘Open Session’ during their meetings.  An ‘Open Session’ simply put is a 30-45 minute opportunity, either at the beginning or end of the Board meeting, for owners to come … Continue reading →

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Does Canada need a Senate?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

With all the recent controversy over the expenditures of some Senators, I would like to comment on the Senate itself.  Even in the 21st Century, I do believe Canada benefits from having the Senate.  The Senate is supposed to act … Continue reading →

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