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.

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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Parsifal Live in HD

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Metropolitan Opera (‘the Met’) has offered the world a new Parsifal in 2013 directed by Françios Girard.  This producion, in partnership with the Canadian Opera Company (COC) and Opéra National de Lyon, premièred in Lyon last year.  It was … Continue reading →

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NHL Realignment

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Edward Brain

I thought that I would jump in on the talk of the possible realignment in the National Hockey League (NHL).  Of contention is the move before the start of the 2011-2012 season of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg to become … Continue reading →

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2013 Toronto Blue Jays Season Preview

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Edward Brain

With pitchers and catchers shortly due to report to Dunedin, the Blue Jays spring season home, I thought it was time to do an overview of the upcoming seasons. 2012 was a total disappointment, especially for fans, as the team … Continue reading →

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Tristan Und Isolde at the C.O.C.

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Canadian Opera Company (C.O.C.) production of the Wagner’s Tristan Und Isolde is indeed splendid.  While I normally concerned about ‘new’ productions nowadays, this Tristan rises to the occasion, espcecially thanks to its cast which included Ben Heppner (Tristan), Melanie … Continue reading →

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