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Historicist: The Origin of “Toronto’s Cops are Tops”

Exploring the evolution during the early 1970s of the clichéd phrase used to support law enforcement, "our cops are tops."

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 23rd, 12:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Mel Lastman, on the Scarborough Subway Extension

The mayor who championed the Sheppard subway line doesn't think the proposed one-stop Scarborough extension is a good deal.

By Torontoist Jul. 12th, 2:30 pm

Bidding for the Summer Olympics

Reviewing Toronto's five previous attempts to display the Olympic rings.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 29th, 2:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: A Tale of Two Prides

A look at how Pride exploded in size in the 1990s.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 25th, 1:00 pm

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Electing Mike Harris

Twenty years ago today, Ontario voted in one of its most controversial governments.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 8th, 2:45 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Wexford Restaurant

Cracking eggs and squeezing oranges for nearly 60 years in Scarborough.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 22nd, 1:00 pm

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Scarborough Gets an RT

Thirty years ago today, Scarborough entered a new chapter in its public transit history that was proclaimed at the time as the greatest day in its history.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 22nd, 9:30 am

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Next Stop, Scarborough

The current controversy over subways is nothing new for Scarborough. Area residents and politicians have been debating public transit for more than half a century.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 25th, 12:30 pm

Some Great Idea Charts Toronto’s Post-Amalgamation Journey

A new book by longtime columnist Edward Keenan suggests diversity is Toronto's strength, and engagement its saviour.

By David Demchuk Jan. 28th, 9:45 am

Paul Bates on Mayors, Musicals, and Blowing Houses Up

The actor who plays the mayor in Theatre Passe Muraille's Rob Ford Holiday Spectacular! opens up about the demands of the role.

By Steve Fisher Dec. 18th, 3:45 pm

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2012 Villain: Doug Holyday

Nominated for: trying to turn an already divided house even more against itself.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 17th, 8:45 am

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Historicist: Happy 50th Birthday, North York!

Celebrating a suburban golden jubilee back in '72.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 12th, 12:00 pm

Whacking Whitney While Keeping Drew Out

Promises of coloured margarine, demonizing drink, and men of action in a gallery of past provincial election ads.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 5th, 2:15 pm

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Duly Quoted: Mel Lastman

By Hamutal Dotan Jun. 23rd, 2:15 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ad: Miracle on Yonge Street

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 7th, 10:00 am

Declassified: Secessionism, Civic Swaps, Evil Dolls, and Morality for Idiots

By John Semley Nov. 12th, 10:00 am

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Welcome to Rob Ford’s Toronto

By Todd Aalgaard Oct. 26th, 10:45 am

Historicist: Brash, Bungling, and Beloved

By Kevin Plummer Oct. 23rd, 12:00 pm

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