Posts Filed Under: First World War

Now and Then: Anti-Greek Riots

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Apr. 3rd, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Women’s Home Guard

The women who were prepared to defend Toronto in 1915.

By David Wencer Mar. 4th, 9:15 am

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Historicist: Reinventing the Whale

By David Wencer Jan. 7th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Molar Maulers

A team of dentists and dental students reached the peak of the hockey world in 1917.

By David Wencer Apr. 23rd, 12:20 pm

Historicist: November 11, 1919

Toronto celebrates the first anniversary of the armistice.

By David Wencer Nov. 7th, 12:30 pm

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Historicist: Early Cinema, Made in Canada

The ambitious but short-lived Conness-Till movie studio in Swansea.

By Kevin Plummer May. 16th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Internment at Stanley Barracks

Enemy aliens were imprisoned in Toronto during the First World War.

By David Wencer Nov. 9th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Women’s Home Guard

The women who were prepared to defend Toronto in 1915.

By David Wencer Nov. 10th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Reinventing the Whale

The First World War brings some changes to Toronto dinner plates.

By David Wencer Aug. 18th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: From Lake Scugog to Vimy Ridge

Part one of a two-part look at cartoonist Jimmie Frise's life and work.

By Kevin Plummer Jun. 2nd, 12:00 pm