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Condominium Must Hold Annual Meeting

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Edward Brain

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

QUESTION: Two of our three board members own six units in our 13-unit condominium and have a proxy from another owner. But the board does not adhere to the Condominium Act and refuses to call the annual owners’ meeting. A vote to remove the directors would obviously fail. Is there anything we can do?

ANSWER: The Condominium Act permits an owner to apply to the Ontario Court for an order appointing an administrator if 120 days have passed since the turn-over meeting.

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Posted in Condominiums | Tagged Annual General Meeting, Code of Ethics, Condo Office, Condominium, Condominium Act, Condominium Community, Condominium Reform, Gerry Hyman, Ontario, Ontario Condominium Act | Leave a comment

Remembrance Day 2016

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Edward Brain

Remembrance Day 2014 003 (1024x768) Today, November 11th 2016, we mark Remembrance Day in Canada and the sacrifices made by our military during the many conflicts Canada has been involved in.

Canadians have a long tradition of joining its allies in conflicts when required and to successfully fight in many difficult situations in order that we all may enjoy the freedoms that we enjoy today.

So, if you are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy in Canada, please thank a veteran.

As an appropriate remembrance for all the sacrifices, here is “In Flanders Fields“, the poem written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae: Continue reading →

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Dave Broadfoot has Passed Away

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Edward Brain

It has been announced that longtime Canadian comedian Dave Broadfoot has passed away. Mr. Broadfoot was 90 years young.

Mr. Broadfoot was born on December 5th, 1925 in Vancouver, British Coloumbia. He would join the merchant navy in 1943 during World War II, serving until 1947. He would go on to start appearing in community theatre, concentrating on comedy. Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 90, Big Revue, Dave Broadfoot, Death, Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Juno Award, Order of Canada, Royal Canadian Air Farce, Wayne & Shuster | Leave a comment

Tristan Und Isolde Live in HD: Pairing Excellence with Confusion

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Edward Brain

Tristan und Isolde (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

On October 8th, the Metropolitan Opera opened their 2016-2017 Live in HD series with the new production of Wagner’s epic Tristan und Isolde. It was both wonderful and confusing.

The production stars Stuart Skelton as Tristan, Nina Stemme as Isolde, René Pape as King Marke, Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangäne, and Evgeny Nikitin as Kurneval. The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra was under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle. The director is Mariusz Treliński, with sets by Boris Kudlička. Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Boris Kudlička, Evgeny Nikitin, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Mariusz Treliński, Metropolitan Opera, Nina Stemme, Rene Papé, Review, Richard Wagner, Sir Simon Rattle, Stuart Skelton, Tristan Und Isolde | 1 Comment

2016 MLB Wild Card Games

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Edward Brain

It took baseball until the final day of the regular season (October 2nd, 2016) to determine the teams who would qualify for the two wild card spots in both leagues, as well as who would be hosting the wild games.

In the American League (A.L.), the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox, allowing them to claim the first wild card spot and thus will be hosting the Baltimore Orioles, who finished third in the A.L. East, on Tuesday. The Blue Jays won the A.L. East title last year, while Baltimore did not. At the time of writing, neither team as announced who will be their starting pitcher. The winner of this game will face off against the Texas Rangers. Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged 2016, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, MLB, MLB Playoffs, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Wild Card | Leave a comment

Arnold Palmer Passes Away at 87

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Edward Brain

Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Arnold Palmer compares golf grips with President George W. Bush(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Legendary American golfer Arnold Palmer has passed away at the age of 87.

Mr. Palmer was one of the most decorated golfers in the history of the sport. He would win 62 titles during his PGA career, including four Masters (1958, 1960, 1962, 1964), two British Opens (1961, 1962), and one U.S. Open (1960). He would also finish in second place in the PGA Championship on three occasions (1964, 1968, 1970.) Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 87, Arnold Palmer, Congressional Gold Medal, Death, General Foods PGA Seniors' Championship, PGA Championship, PGA Seniors' Championship, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Ryder Cup, Senior Players' Championships, the British Open, The Masters, The Open Championship, U.S. Open, World Cup | Leave a comment

Condominium Could Amend the By-laws

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman as another article for the Toronto Star. Let’s discuss a couple of questions that were brought up:

QUESTION: Our board recently discovered that owners have been electing five directors when the bylaws allowed for three. A lawyer’s letter has been received advising that the two directors elected at the last annual general meeting were not actually elected due to the three-director limit. Is that correct? Do we have a legally constituted board?

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Posted in Condominiums | Tagged Annual General Meeting, Board of Directors, Condo Office, Condominium, Condominium Act, Corporation, Gerry Hyman | Leave a comment

Johan Botha Dies at 51

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Edward Brain

It has been reported that South African Heldentenor Johan Botha has passed away at the age of 51. Mr. Botha had been suffering from cancer.

Mr. Botha was known for singing some of the most difficult tenor roles in opera, including Siegmund (Die Walküre), Walther von Stolzing (Die Meistersinger), Calaf (Turandot), Radames (Aida), Canio (Il Pagliacci), Florestan (Fidelio), and the title roles in Tannhäuser, Lohengrin, and Otello. Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged Aida, Bayreuth Festival, Death, Der Freischütz, Die Walküre, Fidelio, Il Pagliacci, Johan Botha, La Scala, Metropolitan Opera, Otello, Royal Opera House Covent, South Africa, Tannhäuser, Turandot | Leave a comment

Canada at the Summer Olympics

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Edward Brain

The Maple Leaf

With the 31st Summer Olympics coming to an end in Rio de Jeneiro, I’d like to thank all 314 Canadian athletes who participated.

In total, Team Canada finished in 10th place overall with 22 medals (4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 15 Bronze.)

Team Canada participated in 27 of the 28 sports that composed these Olympic games (Canada did not compete in Handball.) Continue reading →

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95th Warriors Day

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today, August 20th 2016, the Canadian National Exhibition (C.N.E.) celebrated the 95th Warriors’ Day Parade.

The Parade started at 10:30 a.m. at the Princes’ Gate, at the east end of the CNE grounds, and continued past the Direct Energy Centre, before turning south just south BMO Field.

The parade also gave us a chance to thank our veterans and current members of the Canadian Forces. Thank you for your dedication and service! Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged 95th Warriors' Day Parade, Canadian National Exhibition, CNE, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Warriors' Day Parade | Leave a comment

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Condominium Must Hold Annual Meeting

Remembrance Day 2016

Dave Broadfoot has Passed Away

Tristan Und Isolde Live in HD: Pairing Excellence with Confusion

2016 MLB Wild Card Games

Arnold Palmer Passes Away at 87

Condominium Could Amend the By-laws

Johan Botha Dies at 51

Canada at the Summer Olympics

95th Warriors Day

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