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Tosca Succeeds in HD

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Edward Brain

Poster for the opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

On Saturday January 27th, 2018 the Metropolitan Opera (The Met) aired their new production of Puccini’s Tosca. The director for this production is Sir David McVicar, with sets and costumes by John Macfarlane, and lighting by David Finn. The conductor was Emmanuel Villaume.

The performance starred Sonya Yoncheva as Floria Tosca, Vittorio Grigolo as Mario Cavaradossi, and Željko Lučić as Scarpia, with Patrick Carfizzi as the Sacristan. Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Castel Sant'Angelo, David Finn, Emmanuel Villaume, Giacomo Puccini, John Macfarlane, Met Opera, Metropolitan Opera, Palazzo Farnese, Patrick Carfizzi, Sant'Andrea della Valle, Sir David McVicar, Sonya Yoncheva, The Met, Tosca, Vittorio Grigolo, Željko Lučić | 2 Comments

Vladimir Guerrero leads Class of 2018

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Edward Brain

Main Gallery, National Baseball Hall of Fame (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The National Baseball Hall of Fame (i.e. Cooperstown) has announced that four players will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year.

The players elected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America are Chipper Jones (97.2%), Vladimir Guerrero (92.9%) , Jim Thome (89.8%), and Trevor Hoffman (79.9%). Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Alan Trammell, Anaheim Angels, and Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball Hall of Fame, Baseball Writers' Association of America, Chicago White Sox, Chipper Jones, Class of 2018, Cleveland Indians, Cooperstown, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Hall of Fame, Jack Morris, Jim Thome, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Modern Baseball Era Committee, Montreal Expos, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Trevor Hoffman, Vladimir Guerrero | Leave a comment

2017: In Review

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Edward Brain

It’s December 31st, 2017. I’d like to thank everyone who has visited my site this year.

Let’s look at some of the highlights of the year: Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged #Canada150, 150th, 2017, Adam West, Board of Directors, Canadian Opera Company, Condominium, D-Day, Dominion Day, Don Matthews, Götterdämmerung, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Highlights, Johnny Bower, Peter Sallis, Queen Elizabeth II, Tim Raines, Year End Review | Leave a comment

Johnny Bower Passes Away at 93

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Edward Brain

It has been announced that legendary Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Johnny Bower has passed away at 93 after a bout with pneumonia.

Mr. Bower was a four time Stanley Cup Champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs, leading them to three straight titles in 1962, 1963, and 1964 before being a member of the Leafs during their last title win in 1967. Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 93, Champion, dead, Death, G.A.A., Johnny Bower, National Hockey League, New York Rangers, NHL, Stanley Cup, Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 Comment

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Edward Brain

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

I hope you get to spend time with your family and friends.

May all the blessings of Christmas be found for you and your family. Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged 2016, 2017, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas Eve, Merry Christmas, O Holy Night, Silent Night | Leave a comment

Team Canada Names World Juniors Team

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has announced the members of their team for the 2018 World Junior Tournament, which begins December 26th.

The team consists of: Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged 2018, Brandon Wheat Kings, Calgary Hitmen, Canada men's national ice hockey team, Halifax Mooseheads, Moose Jaw Warriors, Team Canada, World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, World Juniors | Leave a comment

Halifax Explosion 100 Years Later

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Edward Brain

Today, December 6th 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of Canada’s worst man made disaster. On this date in 1917, the SS Mont-Blanc collided with the SS Imo in the harbour in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The SS Mont-Blanc was loaded with explosives and a fire started after the collision. The fire quickly spread and caused a large exploration when it made it to the cargo hold. Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Canadian Government Railways, Halifax, Halifax Explosion, Halifax Harbour, Halifax Nova Scotia, Intercolonial Railway of Canada, Nova Scotia, Patrick Vince Coleman, SS Imo, SS Mont-Blanc | 1 Comment

Etobicoke Celebrates 27th Annual Santa Claus Parade

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Edward Brain

The south Etobicoke communities of Long Branch and New Toronto celebrated their 27th annual Santa Claus parade.

The parade takes place along Lake Shore Blvd. W., starting at 10 a.m. at Dwight Ave. in New Toronto. The parade heads west along the Lake Shore to 35th St. in Long Branch.

Here are some pictures from the parade: Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged 2017, Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade, Etobicoke Ontario, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Lake Shore Blvd. W., Long Branch, New Toronto, Santa Claus parade, Toronto | Leave a comment

Board Can Fire Officers

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star. Let’s discuss some of the questions:

QUESTION: If a president of a condo board is terminated unanimously by the board members and fails to resign, what is the board’s next step?

ANSWER: An officer, such as the president, may be removed from office by a vote of the quorum of the board. While the board may remove an officer it can only remove a director in limited circumstances.

The corporation may have a bylaw requiring directors to abide by certain ethical requirements. The bylaw may provide that in the event of a serious or repeated breach of those requirements, the directors may vote to remove the offending director — provided that the director is given the opportunity to present arguments as to why he or she should not be removed.

Continue reading →

Posted in Condominiums | Tagged By-law, Condominium, Condominium Act, Condominium Reform, Gerry Hyman, Ontario, Ontario Condominium Act | 1 Comment

Blue Jays Announce Spring Training Schedule

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Edward Brain

Toronto Skydome (Rogers Centre), NY Yankees vs. Blue Jays (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their spring training schedule for 2018.

Spring training starts on February 23rd against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Blue Jays will also play the Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees before taking on Philadelphia again on the 28th.

The Blues Jays’ first spring training game in March is on the 3rd against the Minnesota Twins, and the Blue Jays play a total of 13 spring training games in March – for a total of 17 games over spring training. Continue reading →

Posted in Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged 2018, American League, Dunedin Florida, Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Spring training, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays | Leave a comment