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Toronto Urban Legends: Raymond Moriyama Makes His Mark on the Ontario Science Centre

Did celebrated architect Raymond Moriyama leave his signature on the Ontario Science Centre in more ways than one?

By Edward Brown May. 8th, 11:00 am

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Hidden Toronto Shows Off the Spread of Suburban Graffiti, After Rob Ford

A new book offers readers a treasure trove of photos of suburban graffiti.

By Edward Brown Apr. 15th, 1:15 pm

Toronto Urban Legends: For Whom The Curfew Bell Tolls

Sounding the bell on a little-known piece of legislation.

By Edward Brown Apr. 10th, 2:30 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Queen’s Quay Whale Relic’s Origin Remains Murky

The truth behind a Lake Ontario whale vertebra is not what you've been told.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Nancy PaivaMar. 27th, 10:30 am

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A Look Inside Toronto’s Police Dog Academy

44 Beechwood Drive is an elite police academy, but all the recruits are four-legged and furry.

By Edward Brown • Photo by Dean BradleyMar. 5th, 10:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Is Tim Hortons Spiking the Brew?

Is there any truth to persistent rumours about Tim Hortons adding nicotine to its coffee?

By Edward Brown Feb. 27th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: A High Park Imponderable

Is Grenadier Pond named for British grenadiers who drowned there during the War of 1812? Or is there a more likely explanation?

By Edward Brown Oct. 31st, 1:15 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Jumping Into Infamy

Did a steelworker really parachute from the CN Tower?

By Edward Brown Oct. 17th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Cherry Beach Express

Is there any truth to the stories about police using Cherry Beach as a place to rough up perps?

By Edward Brown Oct. 3rd, 10:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Tunnel Visions

Is there really a tunnel leading from Fort York to the Wheat Sheaf Tavern?

By Edward Brown Sep. 10th, 11:00 am

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Sam’s Sign is Still in the Dark

The future of Sam The Record Man signs gets dimmer by the day.

By Edward Brown Jul. 24th, 10:15 am

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Off The Wall: SPUD

Beneath the surface of scratchiti.

By Edward Brown Jun. 28th, 11:45 am

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Off The Wall: Mat Hand

Portrait of a grey lady.

By Edward Brown May. 29th, 9:29 am

CONTACT 2012: The View from the Street

Capturing the smell of the city in images.

By Edward Brown May. 16th, 11:58 am

Jazzed Up For A Good Cause

Answering the call and keeping Jazz.FM91 on the air.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Nancy PaivaMay. 8th, 10:15 am

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Ask Torontoist: Obelisk Envy

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By Edward Brown Apr. 12th, 12:00 pm

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Ask Torontoist: A Grave Mystery

What's the story behind the poor goner buried beside the train tracks?

By Edward Brown Apr. 5th, 11:30 am

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Off The Wall: SODA

The healing power of graffiti.

By Edward Brown Apr. 4th, 10:00 am

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