Archive for 'Edward Brown'

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2015 Hero: Elton McDonald

Nominated for: digging a mystery tunnel to our hearts.

By Edward Brown • Illustration by Evan MundayJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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The Old Cabbagetown Tree Lot

A look at the old neighbourhood institution, and the people who make it happen.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Harry ChoiDec. 18th, 10:30 am

Weegee: The Original Nightcrawler

Murder was his business and business was brisk

By Edward Brown Oct. 19th, 12:30 pm

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Encapsulating Toronto’s Past

A look at time capsules across the city—and what's in them.

By Edward Brown Oct. 31st, 2:40 pm

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Paint by Bullets

An unlikely marriage of mediums has brought us this portrait of Rob Ford.

By Edward Brown Dec. 5th, 12:30 pm

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For Some, Maligned Hotel Waverley is Home

Toronto's most disparaged hotel may soon be torn down by a developer. Here's a tour.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Corbin SmithJul. 12th, 9:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Len Koenecke’s Flight into Infamy

The circumstances surrounding outfielder Len Koenecke’s death in the skies above Toronto seem almost too crazy to be true.

By Edward Brown Jun. 4th, 1:00 pm

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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

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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