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Some Encouragement

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Edward Brain

As the world grips with the coronavirus, I thought that I would spread some cheer with some spring related pictures to help encourage everyone to handle the hurdles in their life at the moment:

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Happy Commonwealth Day 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Edward Brain

Commonwealth of Nations showing Commonwealth realms (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Today (March 9th, 2020) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth.

Queen Elizabeth II(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Traditionally, in London, Queen Elizabeth II leads a celebration at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day along with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, and the Commonwealth High Commissioners. Her Majesty is the Head of the Commonwealth, and normally reads a speech in honour of the occasion. Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, British Overseas Territories, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Day, Commonwealth Nations, Commonwealth Secretary-General, Cyprus, Dominica, Elizabeth II, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Head of the Commonwealth, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rawanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Westminster Abbey, Zambia | Leave a comment

‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard has Passed Away

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Edward Brain

11 time Stanley Cup Champion Henri ‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard has passed away at the age of 84.

Mr. Richard, the younger brother of Maurice ‘The Rocket’ Richard, would play 20 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens from 1955 to 1975. The brother would play five seasons together for the Habs from 1955-1960, winning the Stanley Cup each year.

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Posted in National Hockey League, Obituaries | Tagged 84, All-Star, Habs, Henri Richard, Montreal Canadiens, Obituary, Pocket Rocket, Stanley Cup | Leave a comment

Special Assessments are not the only Option for Reserve Fund Repairs

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article for the Toronto Star today. In his article he speaks about a condominium that has put in place a Special Assessment in the tune of $51,000 per unit to be paid for over four years.

The specific question is as follows: Continue reading →

Posted in Condominiums | Tagged Condominium, Condominium Act, Gerry Hyman, Ontario Condominium Act, reserve fund, Reserve Fund Study, Special Assessment, Toronto Star | Leave a comment

Streetcar Action at Kipling Loop

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Edward Brain

For three consecutive weekends starting on the weekend of February 15, 2020, the TTC was short turning the 501 Queen service west of Humber Loop at Kipling Loop. This is being done to allow the City of Toronto to do some work on the sidewalk on Lake Shore Blvd. W. at Long Branch Loop.

Here are some pictures from today: Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged 501 Queen, Flexity Outlook, Kipling Loop, Toronto Ontario, Toronto Transit Commission, TTC | Leave a comment

World Series Champion Tony Fernández has Passed Away

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Edward Brain

Darren Oliver pitching in the 7th inning for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Former Toronto Blue Jay shortstopTony Fernández has passed away at the age of 57. He played for the Blue Jays in four different stints: from 1983-1900, 1993, from 1998-1999, and finally in 2001, winning the World series with the Blue Jays in 1993.

Mr. Fernández was born Octavio Antonio Fernández Castro San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Cleveland Indians, Dominican Republic, Gold Glove Awards, Joe Carter, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Octavio Antonio Fernández Castro, Roberto Alomar, San Diego Padres, San Pedro de Macorís, shortstop, Tony Fernández, Toronto Blue Jays, World Series | Leave a comment

Happy 55th Birthday to the Maple Leaf

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Edward Brain

February 15th, 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of Canada adopting the Maple Leaf as Canada’s official flag.

Happy Birthday to the Maple Leaf!

The Maple Leaf

Posted in General | Tagged 55th anniversary, Canada, Dominion of Canada, Maple Leaf | Leave a comment

Soprano Mirella Freni passes away at 84

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Edward Brain

Famed opera Soprano Mirella Freni has passed away at the age of 84.

Ms. Freni was born on February 27th, 1935 in Modena, Italy. She was born in the same city, just months before, as tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who would be a long time friend and colleague. Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 84, Carmen, Death, La Bohème, L’Elisir d’Amore, Leone Magiera, Madama Butterfly, Manon Lescaut, Micaëla, Mirella Freni, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Obituary, Otello, Roméo et Juliette, Tosca, Turandot, University of Bologna | Leave a comment

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 68 years as Queen of Canada

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Edward Brain

Queen of United Kingdom (as well as Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth realms) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Today marks the 66th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension as Queen of Canada, the United Kingdom, and 14 other nations. She is also the head of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne of Canada when her father, King George VI passed away in the early hours of February 6th, 1952. Prior to this date, she was the Heir Presumptive to the crown. Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Ascension, Commonwealth, Commonwealth realm, Dominion of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, reign | Leave a comment

Kirk Douglas has Passed Away at 103

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Edward Brain

Famed Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas has passed away at the age of 103 from natural causes. He was one of the last remaining actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Mr. Douglas, born Issur Danielovitch Demsky on December 9th, 1916 in Amsterdam, New York. He would change his name just before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He would be medically discharged in 1944 after an accidental dropping of a depth charge, and was a Lieutenant when he was discharged. Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 000 Leagues Under the Sea, 103, 20, Academy Award, AFI Life Achievement Award, Along the Great Divide, Champion, Death, Golden Age, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, I Walk Alone, In Harm's Way, Issur Danielovitch Demsky, Kirk Douglas, Lust for Life, Michael Douglas, Oscars, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Screen Actors Guild, Spartacus, The Bad and the Beautiful, The Light at the Edge of the World, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers | Leave a comment

Edward Brain's Blog

Some Encouragement

Happy Commonwealth Day 2020

‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard has Passed Away

Special Assessments are not the only Option for Reserve Fund Repairs

Streetcar Action at Kipling Loop

World Series Champion Tony Fernández has Passed Away

Happy 55th Birthday to the Maple Leaf

Soprano Mirella Freni passes away at 84

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 68 years as Queen of Canada

Kirk Douglas has Passed Away at 103

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