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Riots and Protests: Toronto’s Century Old Tradition
In recent months, COVID-19 protests have been popping up around the city, but don’t be fooled into thinking that they […]
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The History of Toronto Architecture
Industrial Architecture The main factor of Toronto’s early prosperity in the nineteenth century was its harbour, the port serving as […]
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin commemorates the life of Josiah Henson
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site in Dresden, Ontario, commemorates the life of Josiah Henson. He was a remarkable figure in […]
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Vintage Photographs of Sledding and Tobogganing in Toronto
Taking ones sled out to Toronto tobogganing hills has been popular in our city for over 100 years. Not only […]
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Ontario Heritage Trust hosting lecture in honour of Black History Month
On February 25, March 11 and March 16, Ontario Heritage Trust will be hosting a virtual lecture in honour of […]
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A Short History of the Distillery District in Toronto
Today, the Distillery District is a historic escape that provides a unique experience for locals, close to a journey back […]
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Old Photographs of Yonge Street in the 1970s
For our latest curated collection of old photographs, we decided to expand on our images of Yonge street by showcasing […]
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The Evolution of Graffiti in Toronto – Interviews with Jafar and Rons
By the time the early ’80s had struck, the graffiti scene was established and robust in downtown Toronto. Elaborate networks […]
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A Brief History of the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto
For the last 100 years, the now dubbed Ed Mirvish Theatre has weathered its fair share of plot twists both […]
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A Brief History of The Rogers Cup Tennis Tournament
Today we know The Rogers Cup tennis tournament as the annual summer event that greets Toronto every year with a […]