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Historicist: Worshipping in the Open Air

Every Saturday morning Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today. High Park Toboggan Runs, ca. 1906-1910. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 438.” After a month and a half of acrimonious debate, on February 19, 1912, City Council passed a by-law [...]

There’s No Business Like Snow Business

Being a TV reporter is dangerous work. Just ask intrepid reporter Rob Leth, who set out on a fine sunny day to do a typical fluff piece in Riverdale Park. We’re still unclear about what exactly he was hoping to accomplish with a camera and his “trusty stopwatch” at the bottom of the toboggan hill. [...]

Illustration Sunday: Slush-bogganing

It’s a well-known fact that tobogganing kicks ass. Sadly, the mild weather we’re experiencing is not suited for snow-related activities. What begins as tobogganing quickly becomes slush-bogganing. As conditions deteriorate, you may wind up mud-bogganing, and possibly even mud wrestling. Fear not, for it’s only January, and winter is certain to provide more snow. Until [...]