Posts Filed Under: 1960s
His retail politics and "concern for the taxpayer's dollar" endeared him to the public, but Dennison increasingly found himself behind the times.
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Jamie Bradburn
Hans Fread, Canada's first celebrity television chef, rarely kept opinions to himself.
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Jamie Bradburn
A stubborn scrapper who declared, "If anyone’s going to stab me in the back, I want to be there."
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Jamie Bradburn
The 1966 East York municipal election saw two female incumbents, Beth Nealson and True Davidson, run for mayor.
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Jamie Bradburn
Resort-style relaxation by the Don Valley.
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Jamie Bradburn
As the shopping mall marks its half-century, we look back at an earlier, groovier anniversary celebration.
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Jamie Bradburn
The rise and fall of the stylish 1960s hi-fi manufacturer that launched the career of Peter Munk.
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Jamie Bradburn
In light of the latest study on the Gardiner, a look at how the expressway developed.
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Jamie Bradburn
Behind the beautiful music, Canada's first stand-alone commercial FM station experienced turbulence.
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Jamie Bradburn
A look back at a half-century of serving Toronto commuters.
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Jamie Bradburn
Attendees of a 1966 "Rock 'n Soccer" evening were more interested in being eight miles high than watching a rubber ball.
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Jamie Bradburn
On the eve of 1970, the department store reflected on the state of the world.
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Jamie Bradburn
A holiday assortment of Christmas shopping ads.
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Jamie Bradburn
The Telegram offered plenty for families at its holiday fair in 1969, including Blinky!
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Jamie Bradburn
In this drama, potential dangers abound!
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Jamie Bradburn
The second-largest American burger chain sets its sights on Toronto.
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Jamie Bradburn
Diana Carter was regarded as Canada's top female racecar driver during the 1960s.
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Jamie Bradburn
The evolution of the legendary record retailer's advertising.
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Jamie Bradburn
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