Posts Filed Under: Honest Ed’s

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Goodbye To Toronto’s Fabulously Tacky Honest Ed’s Sign

The Bloor and Bathurst will never be the same.

By Andrea Houston May. 23rd, 8:30 pm

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A New Vision for Mirvish Village

The latest proposed design includes the retention of the Honest Ed’s laneway, rental housing units, and more heritage buildings.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 6th, 11:20 am

Give an Honest Farewell to a Toronto Landmark

The Centre for Social Innovation also launches its Toronto for Everyone campaign.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Emile CompionFeb. 22nd, 12:45 pm

Photoist: Goodbye, Honest Ed’s Alley

By Torontoist Jan. 24th, 2:00 pm

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2016 Hero: Honest Ed’s

Nominated for: having something for, and meaning something to, everyone.

By Kate Fane • Illustration by Emile CompionDec. 31st, 10:00 am

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Comic Book Store The Beguiling Plans Move to Kensington Market

Venerable comics store finds new location for post-Honest Ed's life and will continue to look for additional space.

By David Hains Nov. 28th, 11:15 am

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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

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A Quarter Century of Suspect Video

A tribute, or perhaps a requiem, to the Mirvish Village institution.

By Will Sloan Jan. 19th, 5:00 pm

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Public Works: Revitalizing Old Architecture With New Construction

Swiss architects rejuvenated a residential block with some structural upgrades—and it's a blueprint for cities everywhere.

By Peter Goffin Dec. 1st, 9:00 am

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

Markham House Aims to Engage Residents in Redevelopment Plan

Westbank recently opened "city building lab" partners with local businesses, attempts to engage Torontonians with development plans

By Sarah Niedoba Oct. 6th, 9:00 am

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The Changing Landscape of Toronto’s Purpose-Built Rental Market

Demographics and economics may be swinging the development pendulum back towards rental units, analysts say.

By Leah Jensen Mar. 12th, 3:00 pm

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Glad Hand: Honest

Glad Hand is Torontoist's weekly political cartoon, created by Brett Lamb.

By Brett Lamb Mar. 5th, 11:00 am

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Plans Revealed for Honest Ed’s

Westbank offers details including rental units, boutique retail, public space, and community art.

By Kaitlin Wright Mar. 4th, 10:15 am

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Fabricland Marks a Changing Neighbourhood’s Last Cheerful Stand

Doomed for demolition, the city's newest Fabricland is a 16,000-square-foot emblem of an old neighbourhood on the cusp of fading forever.

By Kaitlyn Kochany • Photos by Kaitlyn KochanyFeb. 25th, 10:35 am

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What’s in Store for Honest Ed’s

Plans for the site could involve rental housing, a public market, a car-free stretch on Markham—and, of course, condos.

By Sarah Sweet Sep. 15th, 2:30 pm

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Scene: World’s Biggest Closing

You have until March 30 to pick up some titles at the World's Biggest Bookstore.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaMar. 28th, 3:28 pm

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What An Honest Ed’s Sign Will Cost You

Honest Ed's crazy prices go in the other direction as people sell their signs on eBay.

By David Hains Mar. 13th, 9:00 am