Posts Filed Under: “hanlan’s point”

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Last of the Toronto Island Tent Dwellers

What was it like to live in a tent on Ward's Island? Before cottages were built, there was Tent City.

By Kathleen McDonnell Aug. 22nd, 6:00 pm

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What Hanlan’s Nude Beach Means to Toronto’s Queer Community

The beach will re-open on July 31 after being closed to the public since May due to extensive flooding.

By Aeryn Pfaff Jul. 28th, 10:00 pm

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Hanlan’s Point Beachgoers Shouldn’t Have to be Nude

Nudists are vying for a bare-only beach. But the clothed deserve space, too.

By Michael Lyons Jul. 25th, 12:00 pm

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The March to Pride

Celebrations, protests, and community action in the 1970s that made Toronto's Pride possible.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 20th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: The Unknown Impresario

"Lol" Solman, once "Canada’s Uncrowned Amusement King," is all but forgotten today.

By Kevin Plummer Sep. 21st, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The People’s Champion

The impressive, inspiring, and possibly unsportsmanlike athletic exploits of Ned Hanlan.

By Kevin Plummer Sep. 7th, 1:00 pm

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A History of Island Airport Expansion Plans

With Porter Airlines trying to expand Billy Bishop Airport, here's a look back at a century of controversy over the site.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 9th, 9:30 am

Historicist: Greeting Easter 1910

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 3rd, 12:00 pm

Reel Toronto: Grey Gardens

By David Fleischer Sep. 8th, 10:00 am