Posts Filed Under: Queen’s Park

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Historicist: William Lyon Mackenzie King Fixes the Column

After he became prime minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King could finish what he started and improve the public memory of his grandfather.

By Dennis Duffy Nov. 4th, 12:46 pm

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Anti-Fascists Disrupt Proud Boys Rally at Queen’s Park

Canada's most prominent white supremacist was among those who spoke at the rally and urged support for the "Halifax Five," who disrupted an Indigenous ceremony on Canada Day.

By Evan Balgord Jul. 17th, 11:45 am

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Cruising the History of Policing Gay Sex in Toronto Parks

For many local queer people, the arrests in Marie Curtis Park felt like 1981 all over again.

By Tom Hooper Mar. 20th, 4:00 pm

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Historicist: Strike Against Hitlerism

Thousands of Torontonians join a protest against fascism in July 1933.

By David Wencer Feb. 26th, 10:45 am

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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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Teen MPP is Surly and Evasive (But Totally Not a Homophobe!)

The most 19-year-old politician ever.

By David Hains Nov. 30th, 1:35 pm

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How Moving the Provincial Election Date Could Affect the Makeup of City Council

A lot of councillors could run provincially with little political risk.

By David Hains Oct. 19th, 3:45 pm

Ontario Government to Table LGBTQ Parental Rights Legislation

Wynne's Liberals will introduce a new bill more than seven months after an NDP private members' bill to do the same thing.

By Amy Carlberg Jun. 1st, 3:30 pm

Rainbow Flag is Hoisted Up at Queen’s Park

Another rainbow flag goes up in Toronto.

By Amy Carlberg Jun. 1st, 1:15 pm

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Why Parents of Autistic Children Plan to Protest at Queen’s Park this Thursday

They're furious about Ontario's changes to services and funding for their kids.

By Alexandra Heck May. 3rd, 2:00 pm

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Black Lives Matter Tent City Ends on a Hopeful Note

Two week protest ends in a meeting with the premier.

By Sheena Goodyear Apr. 4th, 4:45 pm

Reflecting On 100 Years Of Loss

Exhibit at Queen's Park tackles Canada's uneasy history with residential schools.

By Hana Shafi Mar. 15th, 1:00 pm

Historicist: Clap for the Wolf Man

Eccentric trapper Joe LaFlamme brings wild animals to Toronto.

By David Wencer Feb. 27th, 12:30 pm

Extra, Extra: Proposal For Trans Day Of Remembrance, Bloor HMV Closure, and No Smoking In The Real Jerk

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erica Lenti Feb. 24th, 4:30 pm

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Greenbelt Report Maps Out Toronto’s Growth

Much-anticipated Crombie report delivers 87 recommendations, urges Province to invest in transit and high-density housing.

By Andrew Reeves Dec. 9th, 9:30 am

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Province Announces HOT Lane Pilot Project

Dubbed the "HOT-lane-plan," the province will implement permits for HOV lanes starting next summer.

By Sarah Niedoba Dec. 7th, 11:40 am

Historicist: Should Men Have the Vote?

Suffragists in Ontario struggled to bring attention to their cause, even holding a mock parliament in 1896 on the question of voting rights for men.

By David Wencer Sep. 12th, 12:30 pm

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Extra, Extra: Uber Protests, Teacher Rallies, and a New Giraffe for the Toronto Zoo

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Kelli Korducki May. 14th, 4:10 pm