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Historicist: Get Rid of Those Sideburns!

In the late 1960s, Toronto the Good finds itself in a hairy situation.

By David Wencer Jan. 31st, 12:00 pm

Historicist: Taking the Plunge

The palatial steamer named Toronto launched in June 1898.

By Kevin Plummer May. 31st, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Listen to Clairtone

The rise and fall of the stylish 1960s hi-fi manufacturer that launched the career of Peter Munk.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 15th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Toronto’s Catholic Beer Baron

Eugene O'Keefe gets rich from the brewing industry and funds several Catholic institutions.

By David Wencer Sep. 14th, 12:00 pm

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Vandalist: Luke, I Am Your Investment Banker

The Death Star isn't going to fund itself.

By Stephanie Avery Jul. 5th, 10:30 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Twistercise with Toshiba

In the midst of the 1980s workout craze, why not exercise while making copies?

By Jamie Bradburn May. 29th, 12:30 pm

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“Ladies Learning Code” Helping Women Crack the Coding Ceiling

Popular Toronto female-centric workshop busts myth that coding is only for guys, geeks.

By Bronwyn Kienapple Oct. 11th, 12:00 pm

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A Crash Course on Toronto’s Black Tuesday

We look back on Toronto's reaction to the 1929 stock market crash for tips on how to handle these times of economic upheaval.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 12th, 2:00 pm

With Funding in Place, MaRS Centre Phase 2 is a Go

By Meg Campbell Jul. 26th, 4:15 pm

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Behind the Scenes of Pinewood Toronto Studios

By John Semley Apr. 19th, 9:00 am

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The Great Torontoist Pun Hunt: Downtown North

By Torontoist Jan. 13th, 11:00 am

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2010 Hero: Snakes & Lattes

By André Bovee-Begun Dec. 22nd, 9:30 am

2010 Hero: The Toronto Women’s Bookstore

By Kelli Korducki Dec. 21st, 9:30 am

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I Want Your Job: Eric Kamphof, Bike Buff

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) Dec. 7th, 12:00 pm

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The Junction Gets Its First Starbucks, Finally

By Steve Kupferman Nov. 26th, 1:15 pm

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Will Hits and Misses Finally Hit At New Location?

By John Semley Nov. 26th, 11:30 am

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Salad King Suffers Reign Delay

By Carly Maga Nov. 25th, 1:00 pm

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Sheer Madness at Costco Gas

By Laurence Lui Nov. 18th, 12:45 pm