The Strike that ended the Montreal Expos

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Edward Brain
The Banner put up at the last MLB game in Montreal

The Banner put up at the last MLB game in Montreal (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Today, August 12th 1994, marks the 20th anniversary of the famous 1994 Major League Baseball (MLB) strike.  When the strike started, the Montreal Expos were 74-40 when the strike started, and were the best team in the National League, including a six game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the National League East.

The Expos were in contention to not only make it to the playoffs for only the second time in their history, but were seriously considered to be potentially World Series winners.  As the Toronto Blue Jays had won the 1992 and 1993 World Series, there was the possibility that the World Series would be won by a Canadian team three years in a row. Continue reading →

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Ethics By-law Upheld by Court

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Edward Brain

A recent court case has brought up an interesting situation for condominiums.  In the case of Gordon v. York Region Condominium Corporation No. 818 et al, Stanley Gordon, a former director of YRCC #818, was suing the condominium after the Board removed him from office for violating the condominium’s Code of Ethics on three different situations. Continue reading →

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Sir John Graves Simcoe

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Edward Brain

Happy Sir John Graves Simcoe Day, everyone!

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As today is Sir John Graves Simcoe Day in Ontario, I would like to discuss the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791 to 1796.  Of course Upper Canada would later become the Province of Ontario.

Born in Cotterstock England in 1752, Simcoe would be educated at Eton and spent one year at Oxford.  He joined the 35th Regiment of Foot, as an ensign, in 1770.  He purchased a captaincy in the 40th Regiment of Foot and was injured in battle during the American Revolution.  He was responsible for a successful battle in the battle of Crooked Billet.

He became Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada in 1791 when the British Government created the Province of Upper Canada out of land around the Great Lakes that stayed part of the British Empire after the American Revolution.  Simcoe would see to the building of two major roads:  Yonge Street (named after…

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Marcus Stroman Puts on Clinic as Jays beat Boston

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

SkyDomeToday, Marcus Stroman put on a clinic in front of a sold out SkyDome as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-0.

Stroman threw seven innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts and two walks, and required only 97 pitches to do so.

Stroman did not give up a hit until Shane Victorino hit a single to centre field in the top of the 7th Inning.  He would then get David Ortiz to fly out to Melky Cabrera in left field before causing Mike Napoli to hit into an inning ending 6-4-3 double play. Continue reading →

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Charter of Rights Apply in Condominiums

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Edward Brain

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

QUESTION:  A number of owners who wanted to arrange a meeting to discuss management and our financial affairs taped an envelope containing a brief note to the entrance door of each condominium’s unit. Management staff removed the envelopes and a subsequent monthly newsletter stated that residents were not to discuss corporation affairs. Am I correct that removal of the envelopes and the newsletter prohibition were improper?

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Toronto Blue Jays at the All-Star Break

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

With the All-Star game tonight in Minnesota, let’s look at the Toronto Blue Jays so far this season.

The Blue Jays have played 96 games so far this season and have a record of 49-47, good for second place in the American League East, and four games back of the Baltimore Orioles and 2.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners for a wild card spot.  The Blue Jays were in first place in their division for a good deal of June thanks to a nine game winning streak in late May.  Continue reading →

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Alfonso Soriano released by New York Yankees

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

The New York Yankees have released veteran left fielder and second baseman Alfonso Soriano.  Mr. Soriano had been designated for assignment on July 6th, 2014.

Alfonso Soriano is a seven time All-Star (2002-2008), four time Silver Slugger award winner (2002, 2004-2006), two time World Series Champion (1999, 2000), two time American League Player of the Month (April 2003, September 2003), one time National League Player of the Month (June 2007), MLB All-Star MVP (2004), American League stolen base leader (2002), and a member of the 40-40 club (joining in 2006 and only the fourth member to do so.) Continue reading →

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2014 World Cup Finals

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Edward Brain

The finals for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are now set.  So let’s look at the two final matches:

In the third place game, host country Brazil takes on the Netherlands.  Brazil was badly beaten 7-1 by Germany in their semifinal match.  The Netherlands lost 4-2 in penalty shots to Argentina after their game ended 0-0 after extra time.  The two countries have played 11 matches at the World Cup with three wins each and five draws.  In those 11 matches, both teams have scored 15 times.  Brazil is the #3 team in the world, while the Netherlands are ranked #15.  Netherlands have only lost one game at this tournament, in the semifinals.  Prior to their lose to Germany, Brazil’s worst game was a draw. Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the final four in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The final four teams breakdown as follows:

Brazil (#3) vs. Germany (#2)
Netherlands (#15) vs. Argentina (#5) Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Quaterfinals

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the final eight teams in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  Let’s look at the teams in the round of eight:

Brazil (#3) vs. Colombia (#8)
France (#17) vs. Germany (#2)
Netherlands (#15) vs. Costa Rica (#28)
Argentina (#5) vs. Belgium (#11) Continue reading →

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