Posts Filed Under: law

Historicist: The Great Stork Derby

Charles Vance Millar's bizarre and mysterious will promised a vast sum of money to the Toronto woman who gave birth to the most children within 10 years of his death. What followed was years of relentless baby-making and legal wrangling.

By Chris Bateman Oct. 29th, 12:00 pm

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Why Toronto’s Law Firms Need To Be More Diverse

Race and racism are at the forefront of issues in the justice system.

By Torontoist Staff Sep. 20th, 5:13 pm

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Historicist: The Mimico Mail Robbery

A brazen hold-up and kidnapping in 1929 seemed like a scene from a Hollywood movie.

By Kevin Plummer Sep. 6th, 12:00 pm

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The Supreme Court Has Struck Down Canada’s Prostitution Laws. Now What?

The decision calls for a new approach, but we don't have high hopes for the Harper government.

By Christopher Bird Dec. 23rd, 4:00 pm

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Historicist: The Darlings of Paris

A bawdy production at the Star Theatre gets Rev. R.B. St. Clair hot under the collar.

By David Wencer Jul. 20th, 12:00 pm

Historicist: The Canada Spelling Book

The Toronto-published school-book that pioneered copyright law in Upper Canada.

By Kevin Plummer Dec. 1st, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Great Detective

The True Story of John Wilson Murray, the inspiration for Murdoch Mysteries.

By Kevin Plummer Sep. 22nd, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Dawn of the Horseless Era

Frederick Barnard Fetherstonhaugh owned Toronto's first "motor carriage."

By David Wencer May. 26th, 1:00 pm

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G20 Hacker and Activist Byron Sonne Not Guilty On All Counts

By Steve Kupferman May. 15th, 12:24 pm

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Historicist: Stone Free

That time Jimi Hendrix mistook heroin for Bromo Seltzer and got arrested in Toronto.

By Kevin Plummer May. 5th, 12:00 pm

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Fair Dealing for Sun Media

Comedian Michael Balazo likes making fun of the Toronto Sun. When he did, Sun Media told him what he was doing was illegal.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 14th, 2:00 pm

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Historicist: Arch Enemy of the NHL

A renegade Toronto hockey team owner, and the contentious path to the creation of the National Hockey League.

By Kevin Plummer Nov. 5th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Citizenship and Character

By Kevin Plummer Jul. 16th, 12:30 pm

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One Year Later: An Update on G20 Legal Cases

By Keren Katz Jun. 21st, 4:00 pm

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What if Medical Marijuana Becomes Easier to Get?

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 14th, 2:30 pm

Historicist: “Not a Murderer but a Hero”

By Kevin Plummer Feb. 12th, 12:00 pm

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The Full Text of the “Officer Bubbles” Statement of Claim

By Steve Kupferman Oct. 19th, 2:42 pm

Duly Quoted: Paul Bain

By Torontoist Oct. 11th, 11:15 am