Posts Filed Under: “World War I”

Shaping Toronto: The Old City Hall Cenotaph

On its 90th anniversary, a look at one of Toronto's major war monuments.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 11th, 11:05 am

A History of Newspaper Endorsements

Who Toronto's newspapers have backed in federal election campaigns.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 16th, 3:00 pm

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Where to Observe Remembrance Day 2014

A guide to the ceremonies and events that will take place across the city on November 11.

By Graeme Bayliss Nov. 10th, 2:40 pm

Postering the Canadian National Exhibition

From kitschy nostalgia to Group of Seven artwork, a look back at more than a century of CNE posters.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 12th, 1:45 pm

Meet a Toronto Mayor: Tommy Church

A populist who never met a hand he wouldn't shake.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 10th, 2:15 pm

Toronto Invents: Liquefied Helium

How excess gas led to Toronto becoming a world leader in low-temperature physics research.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 8th, 12:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Slaughtering the Price of Glasses

Taking the low ground when it comes to low prices.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 5th, 10:00 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Everyone’s Proud to Serve Jersey Farm Sausage

Who could resist such a scrumptious treat, especially after a war has ended?

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 5th, 11:30 am

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Historicist: The War Is Over

As a Mail and Empire headline put it when word spread that the First World War was over, the "city celebrated in orgy of joy."

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

Buy Victory Bonds

As the First World War drew to a close, Torontonians raised millions of dollars in financial relief for the war effort.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 11th, 9:00 am

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Historicist: Ghosts of Christmases Past

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 25th, 12:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Plucky Boys Need Their Smokes

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Armistice Day

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 11th, 2:00 pm