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Vintage Toronto Ads: Eaton’s ’68

The department store embraces "New Era of Elegance" and the face of Swinging London.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 19th, 2:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Come See the Cat Circus!

Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you one of the 19th century's finest novelty acts!

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 30th, 1:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: The Golden Lion

The roar of a Victorian-era retail giant.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 8th, 9:30 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: “The Romance of Mexican Food”

Revisiting Toronto's original taco craze, when jalapenos were a delicacy.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 11th, 12:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Brown Betty Tea Rooms

A restaurant that welcomed the literati, community organizations, and smokers.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 7th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Fabulous Cloverdale Mall

From dance parties featuring the music of Pat Boone to new health-conscious initiatives, the mall has been serving its south Etobicoke community since 1956.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 19th, 9:40 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Eaton’s Remembers

To mark Remembrance Day in 1948, the department store erected a memorial to fallen employees.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Opinion: Our Transit Agency Shouldn’t Be in the Business of Endangering Drivers

Metrolinx wants to allow eight new giant electronic billboards—right along the 401 and 427. How is an agency that's supposed to make travel better issuing such an absurd proposal?

By Dave Meslin (Guest Opinion) Jul. 8th, 5:18 pm

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Honest Ed’s Building Has Been Sold, But His “Storeys” Live On

A look back at the Bloor and Bathurst retail landmark's colourful, pun-filled history.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 17th, 9:15 am

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A Look at Toronto’s Cycling Heyday

To kick off Toronto Bike Month, here's a sampling of Victorian and Edwardian bike advertising, taken from Toronto newspapers.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 27th, 9:15 am

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Electronic Ads Could Be Coming to Toronto Transit Shelters

Astral Media wants to bring digital advertising to Toronto's streets.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 2nd, 1:30 pm

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Toronto Public Library’s Catalogue Now Points Users to Indigo.ca

A new retail affiliate program gives TPL a cut of book sales made through its website.

By Steve Kupferman Mar. 11th, 12:15 pm

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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

Vintage Toronto Ads: Countdown to Opening Day

While today's Blue Jays fans dream of World Series glory, in 1980 they could only hope to lose fewer than 100 games.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 19th, 11:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Byrds and Falcons

Attendees of a 1966 "Rock 'n Soccer" evening were more interested in being eight miles high than watching a rubber ball.

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

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Slaughtering the Price of Glasses

Taking the low ground when it comes to low prices.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 5th, 10:00 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Scared Stiff by Scotch

Could Buchanan's Black & White induce terror?

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 29th, 11:45 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Mail “Want” Columns Get Results

Touting the power of the Victorian equivalent of Craigslist.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 22nd, 9:30 am