Posts Filed Under: 1970s

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Across This City With Stompin’ Tom

Forty years ago, Toronto saw a lot of the Canadian musical icon, who passed away yesterday.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 7th, 11:00 am

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Happy 50th Anniversary, University Line!

A look back at a half-century of serving Toronto commuters.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 6th, 10:15 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: What Does He Want from Mr. Mort?

Tips from a North York clothier on how to make any man look stylish.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 26th, 3:15 pm

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Historicist: Cycling Through the Seventies

How was the city's cycling infrastructure evolving 40 years ago?

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 5th, 1:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: It’s Time For Eaton’s to Take a Look

On the eve of 1970, the department store reflected on the state of the world.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 31st, 10:00 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Christmas Shop Until You Drop

A holiday assortment of Christmas shopping ads.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 24th, 9:00 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Seeing Santa at Yorkdale

The mall's chief Santa tells a community paper about the hazards and joys of the job.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 18th, 1:00 pm

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Prudish About Pinball

In the wake of the Pinball Cafe's closure, a look at how we got to Toronto's current pinball rules.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 17th, 11:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Who’s Up For a Fishkabob Feast?

A fancy fried feast for fast food fiends!

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 27th, 12:30 pm

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Historicist: The Ageless Wonder of Jacques Plante

Acquired to provide guidance to a rebuilding team, the legendary goaltender provided the 1970/'71 Maple Leafs with a spectacular season.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 24th, 12:45 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: More Than Turning on a Projector

A 1970s TVOntario ad campaign prominently featured Saturday Night at the Movies.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 20th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Trick or Treat or EXTERMINATE!

Travelling back through time for a children's costume idea.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 31st, 9:00 am

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Historicist: The Telegram Sets, The Sun Rises

Over Halloween weekend in 1971, the Toronto newspaper landscape shifted dramatically.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 27th, 2:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Burger Chef’s Monstrous Opening

The second-largest American burger chain sets its sights on Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 2nd, 11:45 am

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Mapping Our Music: The 1970s

Music isn't just sound—it also informs our sense of place. And so, a look at some of the places that have shaped Toronto's music.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Chloe CushmanJul. 19th, 10:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: The Little Criminal Mind of Randy Newman

The acerbic singer/songwriter played Massey Hall on the eve of the release of his most popular album.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 19th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: Happy 50th Birthday, North York!

Celebrating a suburban golden jubilee back in '72.

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

The Saga of the Maple Leafs’ Futility (Part One)

Forty-five years ago today, the Leafs won the Stanley Cup. Here's some of what's happened since.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 2nd, 4:00 pm

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