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The ever-changing Kensington Market in downtown Toronto

December 21, 2011 johndougtaylor

Other cities in the world have districts within their boundaries that are similar to Kensington, forming small enclaves that maintain their unique character despite the

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Favourite Christmas trees and decorations in Toronto this year

December 20, 2011 johndougtaylor

Most people retain fond memories of Christmas’ past. However, being born in Toronto, I have come to realize that I am lucky to remain in

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Oddball characters enliven murder mystery involving sadistic serial killer

December 16, 2011 johndougtaylor

The novel “The Reluctant Virgin” is a story of a brutal serial killer on the loose in Toronto during the 1950s. Each murder is sadistic,

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Photos of Toronto harbour during the 1970s

December 15, 2011 johndougtaylor

Before the days of Harbourfront, most people considered Toronto’s Queen’s Quay to be a wasteland. However, I retain fond memories of the area beside the

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A modest proposal for easing traffic congestion in downtown urban areas

December 14, 2011 johndougtaylor

Although I believe that my thoughts on traffic congestion in the downtown areas of major urban centres are modest, I fear the ideas will produce

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My Recent visit to Toronto’s Christmas Market at the Distillery District

December 10, 2011 johndougtaylor

The Distillery District on Mill Street, east of of Parliament, has been magically transformed into a lively Christmas market, modelled after the German markets such

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Christmas at the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto’s Yesteryear

December 9, 2011 johndougtaylor

The information below is from the book, “There Never Was A Better Time.” The novel is a tale of two mischievous young men, Jack and

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A Traditional Christmas Soup Supper in Old Newfoundland

December 8, 2011 johndougtaylor

The story below is from the book, “There Never Was A Better Time.” The novel is a tale of two mischievous young men, who in

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A story about “Mumming” (Mummering) in old Newfoundland

December 8, 2011 johndougtaylor

The information below is from the book, “There Never Was A Better Time.” The novel is a tale of two mischievous young men, who in

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The Christmas tradition of “Mumming” (Mummering) in Old Newfoundland

December 8, 2011 johndougtaylor

The information below is from the book, “There Never Was A Better Time.” The novel is a tale of two mischievous young men, who in

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