Posts Filed Under: “North York”

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Historicist: Ringing in the Centennial Year

How Toronto said goodbye to 1966, hello to 1967.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 31st, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: “Sip ‘n Sex”–Paul Godfrey’s Origin Story

Paul Godfrey battles the menace of rowdy teens at drive-in restaurants in mid-1960s suburbia.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 4th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Inn on the Park

Resort-style relaxation by the Don Valley.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 5th, 6:04 pm

Reel Toronto: The Skulls Sequels

A terrible film spawned two direct-to-video sequels. Naturally, everything was shot in Toronto.

By David Fleischer May. 8th, 9:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: What Does He Want from Mr. Mort?

Tips from a North York clothier on how to make any man look stylish.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 26th, 3:15 pm

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Historicist: Living the Towne & Countrye Square Life

Checking in on the 1966 opening of Centerpoint Mall's predecessor.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 19th, 12:00 pm

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Toronto Cemetery Sojourns: York Cemetery

Behind Mel Lastman Square lay national icons and Russian royalty.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 1st, 3:00 pm

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Historicist: Don’t Scream for Ice Cream

In the 1960s, Toronto's suburbs declared war on ice cream trucks and other mobile vendors.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 4th, 12:30 pm

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Placemaking: Three Dark Figures

How one of North America's largest steel sculptures hides in plain sight on Dufferin.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 16th, 10:30 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

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Truth and Fiction in Toronto Politics

The Fords are trying to divide Toronto against itself. But the downtown vs. suburbs rhetoric is both wrong and irresponsible.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Andrew LouisFeb. 10th, 9:00 am

Spice City Toronto: Pupusas, Empanadas, and Lomitos, Oh My

North York's Plaza Latina serves up Latin American specialties in its bustling food court.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photos by Sarah EfronOct. 14th, 1:15 pm

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Vandalist: Lola, Peter, and Nathaniel

Good street art in the suburbs: it does exist!

By Stephanie Avery Sep. 23rd, 2:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ad: Miracle on Yonge Street

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

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Yule Love IKEA!

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 21st, 2:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Who’d Make a Better North York Controller than Mel Lastman? NOOOBODY!

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 12th, 1:30 pm

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Reel Toronto: Flash of Genius

By David Fleischer Mar. 16th, 10:00 am

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Reel Toronto: Victoria Day

By David Fleischer Mar. 9th, 10:00 am