Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day Roster

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Edward Brain

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to open their 2014 season in Tampa against the Tampa Bay Rays, their opening day 25 man roster breaks down as follows:

Starters Continue reading →

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Monuments Men Review

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Edward Brain

I’d to share my thought about the movie Monuments Men which I have recently watched at my local Cineplex.  The movie is based on The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History, by Robert M. Edsel.  The book, as well as the movie, are based on the true story of the Allies attempt to recover art that was stolen by the Nazis.

The movie stars George Clooney (Lt. Frank Stokes), Matt Damon (Lt. James Granger), Bill Murray (Sgt. Richard Campbell), John Goodman (Sgt. Walter Garfield), Jean Dujardin (Lt. Jean Claude Clermont), Bob Balaban (Pvt. Preston Savitz), Hugh Bonneville (Lt. Donald Jeffries), Cate Blanchett (Claire Simone), Sam Hazeldine (Colonel Langton), and Dimitri Leonidas (Sam Epstein.)  The movie is directed, and co-produced by George Clooney, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Continue reading →

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Charges Must Be Reasonable

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article on condominiums.  So let’s discuss it:

QUESTION:  The property manager for our 41-townhouse condo advised at our annual meeting that, following a written request, an owner could electronically receive the corporation’s monthly financial statements. There would be a $50 charge for sending them. Is that a reasonable charge? If not what action can be taken? Continue reading →

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Toronto: The City of Champions

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Edward Brain

Trillium July 2010 Cruise 034Recently, the City of Toronto celebrated its 180th birthday.  That made me think, is Toronto the City of Champions?  I believe it is.

Toronto has had many successful sports teams of the years, both current and past.  Current sports teams include the Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs (both the hockey team and the baseball team), Toronto Marlies, Toronto Raptors, Toronto F.C., and Toronto Rock.  Past teams include the Toronto Marlboros (also known as the ‘Marlies’), Toronto Blizzard, Toronto Huskies, Toronto Roadrunners, and Toronto Toros. Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Day 2014

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Edward Brain
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Map of the Commonwealth of nations. Based on Image:BlankMap-World6, compact.svg with information from List of members of the Commonwealth of Nations and colour scheme from Image:Commonwealth of Nations.png. Commonwealth of Nations members Suspended Commonwealth of Nations members (Fiji) Former Commonwealth of Nations members (Ireland and Zimbabwe) British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Today, March 10th 2014, 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. Continue reading →

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Roberto Luongo Traded to Florida Panthers

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Edward Brain
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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo in a pre-game warmup against the Boston Bruins on October 28, 2008. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Goalie Roberto Luongo has been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Florida Panthers.  Luongo is 19-16-6 with a 2.38 goals-against average and .917 save percentage in 41 games for the Canucks this year.

The complete trade is as follows:  Goalie Roberto Luongo and left winger Steven Anthony to Florida; goalie Jacob Markstrom and centre Shawn Matthias to Vancouver. Continue reading →

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Remembering John Candy

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Edward Brain

20 years today the great Canadian comedian John Candy passed away of a heart attack while working on a film in Mexico.

John was born and raised in Newmarket, and came to fame as a member of the comedy series SCTV. Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Team Canada

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Edward Brain
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Cropped transparent version of Image:Olympic flag.svg (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I would like to congratulate the entire team of athletes who represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics.  You have all made us proud for you success!!!  Thank you!

At these Games, Team Canada brought home a total of 25 Medals (10 Gold, 10 Silver, and 5 Bronze.) Continue reading →

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Family Day or Flag Day?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Edward Brain
Flag of Canada with a black border

Flag of Canada with a black border (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

With today being Family Day in Ontario, I would like to ask the question: should we call today Family Day or make it a formal holiday in honour of Flag Day?

Personally, I am calling for the name of the day to be changed to Flag Day.

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Canadian Opera Company’s Un Ballo in Maschera

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Edward Brain
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Four Seasons Centre (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Last night I attended a performance of the Canadian Opera Company‘s (COC) production of Un Ballo in Mashera (A Masked Ball) by Guiseppe Verdi.  It starred Adrianne Pieczonka (Amelia), Dimitri Pittas (Riccardo), Elena Manistina (Ulrica), Roland Wood (Renato), and Simone Osborne (Oscar.)

The performance was conducted by Stephen Lord, and c0-directed by Jossi Wieler & Sergio Morabito with the set designed by Barbara Ehnes.  The revival director is Samantha Seymour. Continue reading →

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