Posts Filed Under: “paul godfrey”

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Historicist: Racism and Homophobia in the Pages of a Police Magazine

Prejudiced articles from a newsletter exacerbated tensions between the police, homosexuals, and other minority groups.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 4th, 11:45 am

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2015 Villain: Paul Godfrey

Nominated for: turning the country's largest newspaper chain into a laughingstock during the federal election.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 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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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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The Post and Sun are Poised to Join Forces

Our very helpful suggestions for how the conglomerate can maximize its new #brand.

By David Hains Mar. 25th, 2:15 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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A History of Casino Proposals

The province wants to build a casino in Toronto. If history is any indication, the odds of anything actually happening aren't good.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 27th, 2:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Paul Godfrey on a Downtown Casino

OLG chair says casinos shouldn't go in residential neighbourhoods—which is why it's fine to have one downtown.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 9th, 10:30 am

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Prudish About Pinball

In the wake of the Pinball Cafe's closure, a look at how we got to Toronto's current pinball rules.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 17th, 11:00 am

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Saving the Santa Claus Parade

How the seasonal tradition was reborn after Eaton's cancelled it in 1982.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 16th, 12:00 pm

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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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Duly Quoted: Paul Godfrey

By Torontoist May. 11th, 12:12 pm