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The sinking of the ill-fated “Empress of Ireland”–1018 passengers perish

December 1, 2011June 28, 2021 johndougtaylor

On 28 May 1914, the magnificent “Empress of Ireland” set sail from Quebec City to sail to Britain. In the early hours of the following

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Toronto

A history of the Kensington Market and scenes of it blanketed in winter’s snow

December 1, 2011June 28, 2021 johndougtaylor

Houses on Bellevue Avenue in Kensington Market, the Toronto Western Hospital in the background          acrylic on stretched canvas, 8 ‘ by 10”   Bellevue

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Toronto

Enjoying the Kensington Market at Christmas

December 1, 2011June 28, 2021 johndougtaylor

The Kensington Market is magical at Christmas time, the colourful fruits and festive products of the season spilling over onto the sidewalk stalls. Shoppers crowd

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