Posts Filed Under: “Sam McBride”

Vintage Toronto Ads: A&P

As the remnants of the venerable American grocery chain circle the drain, a look at its Toronto operations.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 22nd, 3:30 pm

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Historicist: The Mushing Mothers’ Adventure

Two intrepid northern Ontario women mush dog sleighs over 1,000 km to Toronto.

By Kevin Plummer Dec. 27th, 12:00 pm

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The Great Hall Warns It’s in Danger of Shutting Down

The nearly 125-year-old building at Queen and Dovercourt is looking for the public's help to keep its doors open.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 16th, 11:30 am

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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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Historicist: The Birth of Leaside

How a railroad planned a community around its expansion plans a century ago.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 8th, 4:15 pm

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A History of Island Airport Expansion Plans

With Porter Airlines trying to expand Billy Bishop Airport, here's a look back at a century of controversy over the site.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 9th, 9:30 am

Historicist: Brash, Bungling, and Beloved

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