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Vintage Toronto Ads: Feeding BP to the Lions

Source: Don Mills Mirror, October 28, 1970. We imagine that if BP stations still existed in Toronto and offered a circus-themed promotional event, the public would want to see a few executives served as a tasty snack for the lions in the wake of the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Forget giving the kids [...]

On Gas Prices, Let’s Serve People Over Politics

Photo by functoruser. The dramatic rise in gas prices has the prime minister wannabes speaking out against it. However, as much as they talk, like our mamas taught us, actions count for more than words. And we’re willing to gamble that not a single leader has had to pump his or her own gas in [...]

Small Swimmers Sick, Stadium Surroundings Swarmed, Stephen Surpasses Stéphane

Four children aged approximately 8 to 9 years old were taken to hospital yesterday after ingesting or coming into contact with a pool cleaning agent—believed to be muriatic acid—at a Royal Canadian Yacht Club swimming pool yesterday. For those of you unfamiliar with the name “muriatic acid,” you will be relieved to find out that [...]

Spectrum Space Sold, Tenants Temporarily Turfed, Doughnuts Deliciously Dangerous

The wireless spectrum auction being held by Industry Canada to sell off 300 spectrum licenses has closed, with 40% of the spectrum licenses being set aside for new competitors in the wireless industry and $4.25 billion in revenue going to the Feds. The Financial Post speculates that competition will increase and prices will decrease, and [...]