Posts Filed Under: “war of 1812”

Now and Then: James Givins

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Mar. 31st, 12:00 pm

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Commemorating the Battle of York

Scenes from Saturday's celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the battle.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Nancy PaivaApr. 29th, 9:30 am

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Historicist: Defending Fort York… From Ourselves

Local government wasn't always so keen on maintaining Fort York.

By David Wencer Apr. 27th, 12:00 pm

Natives and the War of 1812

Canada celebrates the War of 1812, but the Six Nations perspective on the war and its effects is a sombre one.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 15th, 3:30 pm

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Historicist: A Box of Laura Secord

When Frank O'Connor launched his candy chain a century ago, he saw its ideals embodied in the War of 1812 heroine.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 13th, 12:00 pm

Remembering the Aftermath of the War of 1812

An exhibit at the Archives of Ontario examines issues of identity, diversity, and memory surrounding the historic conflict.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 9th, 2:00 pm

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Almost 200 Years Later, a Look Back at The Battle of York

It has been almost exactly two centuries since the Americans sacked what would one day become Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 20th, 3:30 pm

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Historicist: Attempting to Remember the War of 1812

The failed effort to erect a monument to the War of 1812 in Toronto.

By Ross Fair Mar. 9th, 12:00 pm

Scene: Tall Ships Come to the Waterfront

Traditional sailing vessels (and guys in funny hats) visited Toronto.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Dean BradleyJul. 16th, 11:00 am

Historicist: A Thoughtful Old Soldier

A look at Toronto's War of 1812 Monument in the Old Military Burying Ground, the first British cemetery in York—and a history of our tendency to neglect our history.

By David Wencer Jun. 23rd, 12:00 pm

Luminato 2012: Exploring The Encampment

Within each tent, creative approaches to the stories of those who lived through the War of 1812.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 13th, 1:30 pm

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Luminato 2012: Coveting Canada

Has the United States yearned for the Great White North since the War of 1812?

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 11th, 3:02 pm

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Talkin’ ’Bout the War of 1812

A series of debates, discussions, and lectures commemorating the conflict's bicentennial.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 28th, 3:00 pm

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Pitching Your Tent at The Encampment

Stories of civilians who lived through the War of 1812 will be turned into a giant art installation for Luminato.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 26th, 11:00 am

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How Toronto Will Be Commemorating the War of 1812

Nearly two years of festivities planned for to mark the bicentenary

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 8th, 3:00 pm

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Parliament Will Soon Be In Session

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 24th, 12:00 pm