Posts Filed Under: William Lyon Mackenzie

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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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Historicist: Fixing the Broken Column

William Lyon Mackenzie King encountered his grandfather's grave and decided that something just wasn't right.

By Dennis Duffy Oct. 28th, 12:00 pm

Historicist: The Toronto School of Medicine

Rival medical schools struggle to serve Toronto students.

By David Wencer Jan. 14th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: When William Lyon Mackenzie Nearly Got ‘a slap on the chops’

A look at the ungentlemanly behaviour behind the formation of the Home District Agricultural Society.

By Ross Fair Jan. 9th, 12:29 pm

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Historicist: King vs Meighen for the Fate of Canada

Two political titans duke it out In back-to-back federal elections during the mid-1920s.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 27th, 12:30 pm

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Toronto Is Born

As the city marks its 180th birthday, a look back at its beginnings and how it got its name.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 6th, 2:00 pm

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Meet a Toronto Mayor: George Gurnett

A highly partisan rival of William Lyon Mackenzie who mellowed into a respected administrator.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 4th, 9:00 am

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Meet a Toronto Mayor: John Powell

Our fourth mayor earned his position by killing a rebel.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 7th, 9:00 am

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Historicist: The Red Lion Inn

The tavern's role in trade, rebellion, and the foundation of Yorkville.

By Kevin Plummer Nov. 17th, 12:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Fothergill’s Follies

An unusual 1820s advertisement and the sad story of the man who needed it.

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

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Historicist: In Potter’s Field

Toronto's first non-denominational cemetery.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 29th, 2:00 pm

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@rebelmayor Wants Your Vote!

By Hamutal Dotan Dec. 18th, 3:00 pm