Archive for 'Jamie Bradburn'

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Historicist: Opposing the Subway

In the late 1950s, several suburban municipalities tried to block construction of the Bloor-Danforth and University subway lines.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 11th, 12:00 pm

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A History of Island Airport Expansion Schemes

With Porter Airlines trying to expand Billy Bishop Airport, here's a look back at a century of controversy over the site.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 9th, 9:30 am

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Toronto Invents: Insulin

How did the press cover one of our city's major medical discoveries?

By Jamie Bradburn May. 2nd, 2:45 pm

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Feeling Pug-ish About Toronto Architecture

Voting is now open for the ninth edition of the Pug Awards.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 1st, 9:15 am

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Commemorating the Battle of York

Scenes from Saturday's celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the battle.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Nancy PaivaApr. 29th, 9:30 am

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Happy Birthday, Historicist!

Our weekend history column marks its fifth year of telling Toronto's stories.

By Jamie Bradburn and Kevin Plummer Apr. 23rd, 3:00 pm

Toronto Invents: The Whoopee Cushion

A west-end rubber factory devised a classic practical joke.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 23rd, 10:00 am

Natives and the War of 1812

Canada celebrates the War of 1812, but the Six Nations perspective on the war and its effects is a sombre one.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 15th, 3:30 pm

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Historicist: A Box of Laura Secord

When Frank O'Connor launched his candy chain a century ago, he saw its ideals embodied in the War of 1812 heroine.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 13th, 12:00 pm

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Tracing Toronto’s History Through Maps

A new website takes a cartographic approach to charting Toronto's past.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 11th, 9:00 am

Remembering the Aftermath of the War of 1812

An exhibit at the Archives of Ontario examines issues of identity, diversity, and memory surrounding the historic conflict.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 9th, 2:00 pm

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Toronto Invents: The Hat Trick

The legend of Spadina Avenue hatter Sammy Taft, and his role in inventing hockey's traditional three-goal salute.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 3rd, 1:30 pm

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Grappling with the Gardiner Expressway

City staff release a new plan for tackling the aging roadway.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 2nd, 5:00 pm

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Almost 200 Years Later, a Look Back at The Battle of York

It has been almost exactly two centuries since the Americans sacked what would one day become Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 20th, 3:30 pm

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Toronto Invents: The Sphynx Cat

This friendly, hairless breed of cat traces its beginnings to a Roncesvalles kitten.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 20th, 11:30 am

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Introducing the Kensington Market Historical Society

A new organization plans to dedicate itself to telling the landmark neighbourhood's story.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 20th, 9:00 am

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Historicist: Two Days with the Queen

Were Torontonians feeling indifferent toward Queen Elizabeth II during her 1959 royal visit?

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 16th, 12:15 pm

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Trailing the New Streetcar

Pictures of the TTC's test vehicle on its second training run.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Christopher DrostMar. 15th, 9:30 am

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