Posts Filed Under: “Ed Mirvish”

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A Look Inside Honest Ed’s Months Before Closure

Sixty-eight years since its opening—and now near closing—the iconic Toronto shop still has dedicated customers.

By Oriena Vuong Jun. 28th, 2:00 pm

Walkshopping the Layered History of Mirvish Village

A series of community walking tours set out to engage the public in the past and future of Mirvish Village.

By Stephanie DePetrillo Nov. 9th, 4:45 pm

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Historicist: How We Can Make Toronto More Pleasant, 1971-Style

Suggestions from prominent Torontonians on improving the city, many of which remain relevant.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 27th, 12:00 pm

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David Mirvish and Frank Gehry Versus Heritage Warehouses

A proposal to build a trio of Gehry-designed high-rises on King Street West may falter because of heritage concerns.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 18th, 9:30 am

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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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Historicist: The Telegram Sets, The Sun Rises

Over Halloween weekend in 1971, the Toronto newspaper landscape shifted dramatically.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 27th, 2:00 pm

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Toronto List: July 18–20, 2008

By Robin Hatch Jul. 18th, 10:00 am

Capturing the Iconic Kitsch of Honest Ed’s

By Kevin Plummer Jan. 17th, 3:30 pm

The Daily Photoist: August 15, 2007

By David Topping Aug. 15th, 7:30 am

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Lawyers Want Khadr Back, Gay Refugee In Hiding, And News About Golf For Some Reason

By Christopher Bird Aug. 13th, 10:31 am

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Spotlight on the Royal Alex

By Soloman Lam Jul. 22nd, 11:00 am

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Bluma Appel, 1921-2007

By Soloman Lam Jul. 16th, 11:19 pm

Prosecutors Hate Conrad Black, Londoner Swims North Pole, And Miller’s Tax Hikes Not Popular

By Christopher Bird Jul. 16th, 8:58 am

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Toronto Hates Taxes, Loves Honest Ed, Mixed On Elephants

By Patrick Metzger Jul. 13th, 8:30 am

Mirvish Funeral To Be Held Friday

By Marc Lostracco Jul. 11th, 11:00 pm

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“Honest Ed” Mirvish, 1914-2007

By Marc Lostracco Jul. 11th, 9:31 am

Pedestrian Sundays Spreads Its Wings

By Shaun Merritt Jul. 6th, 5:00 pm

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Leading us through moonlight, only to burn us with the sun!

By Jill Dec. 6th, 4:46 pm