Posts Filed Under: Newspapers

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Historicist: Ted Rogers, Communist?

The future media mogul's run-in with American immigration officials in 1954 occurred against a backdrop of anti-McCarthyist sentiment at the University of Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Six Times Toronto-area Newspapers Screwed Up in Really Embarrassing Ways

It can happen to anyone.

By Torontoist Staff Jan. 3rd, 4:50 pm

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Historicist: “The Bull in a China Shop Had Nothing on This Cow”

One cow's Sunday morning adventure along the streets of Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 17th, 12:00 pm

Historicist: The Telegraph and the Early Career of John Ross Robertson

Early journalistic efforts of the founding publisher of the Telegram.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 27th, 12:45 pm

Historicist: The Fighting Words of Black Jack Robinson

For nearly 40 years as editor-in-chief of the Telegram, John R. Robinson aggressively covered local issues, building a loyal readership among Toronto's conservative Protestant working class.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 2nd, 1:44 pm

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That Time Christie Blatchford Ate Only Bananas for a Week—for Journalism

This shit is bananas.

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

Public Works: From Trashy News to Curbside Composter

A former tabloid designer has converted newspaper boxes into mini-composters to remind New Yorkers where to put their organic waste.

By Peter Goffin Nov. 17th, 9:00 am

A History of Newspaper Endorsements

Who Toronto's newspapers have backed in federal election campaigns.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 16th, 3:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Colouring Contests

Add some colour to this gallery of ads and contests.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 26th, 2:00 pm

Historicist: I Sing The Body Politic

As Xtra winds down its print edition, a look at the pioneering gay journal that spawned it.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 14th, 3:00 pm

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Historicist: Of Mail and Empire

The second part of a look at the back half of the Globe and Mail's name.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 20th, 12:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Political Decor

Long before the Rob Ford bobblehead doll, you could own a bust of the prime minister or a print of the premier.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 17th, 12:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Lost Ox

Once upon a time, livestock roamed the streets of Toronto—and not everyone was pleased about it.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 3rd, 12:30 pm

Historicist: Delivering the Mail

The first of a two-part look at the back half of the Globe and Mail's name.

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

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Meet a Toronto Mayor: Bert Wemp

In which a future mayor gets whacked on the nose by his future opponent.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 9th, 9:45 am

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Eye Weekly/The Grid, 1991–2014

Wednesday's closure of the Grid brings a 23-year odyssey to an end.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 4th, 1:30 pm

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The Grid Is Closing

Much-lauded weekly announces today that next issue will be its last.

By Sarah Sweet Jul. 2nd, 11:08 am

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Speaking Lies for Power

How Toronto's dailies are failing their readers, and failing to hold politicians to account.

By John Barber Jun. 23rd, 3:11 pm