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The alleys where Rick Mercer films his “rants.”

November 29, 2012 johndougtaylor

       Alley that runs north from Richmond toward Queen Street West. The laneway pictured in the above photo extends north from Richmond Street, west of

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Toronto’s architectural gems – mysterious little house on Richmond Street W.

November 27, 2012 johndougtaylor

I have lived in the Spadina/Richmond area for over a decade. On my daily walks, I have often passed the small yellow house at 618

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Some media reports on Rob Ford’s court decision miss the point

November 26, 2012 johndougtaylor

It does not matter if you are supporter of Rob Ford or despise the man or feel neutral about him. The fact that Rob Ford

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Help ! Will you share memories or photos of old movie theatres of Toronto ?

November 24, 2012 johndougtaylor

                       I have placed many posts on this blog about the old movie houses of Toronto. In order to learn more of the the

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Toronto’s architectural gems–Metropolitan United Church

November 24, 2012 johndougtaylor

  Metropolitan United at Queen and Church Streets, in early spring and mid-winter. View of Metropolitan looking east from Bond Street on a Sunday morning

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Toronto’s architectural gems- an 1870s house with a Moorish-style porch

November 23, 2012 johndougtaylor

The house at 445 Adelaide Street attracted my attention for two reasons. The first reason is its attractive porch, with an enclosed area above, which

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Toronto’s iconic buildings in autumn

November 22, 2012 johndougtaylor

                       Autumn colours in Toronto’s High Park Autumn in Toronto has disappeared for another year. The fall season always creates fond memories of my childhood

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Toronto’s architectural gems – Bank at Bathurst and College Streets

November 22, 2012 johndougtaylor

The impressive bank building on the northeast corner of College and Bathurst Streets is one of Toronto’s architectural gems, as it is one of the

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Are you ever too old to enjoy Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade?

November 10, 2012 johndougtaylor

The following quote is from the book, “The Store That Timothy Built,” written by William Stephenson, published by McClelland and Stewart Limited in 1969 for

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Grossman’s Tavern at 377-9 Spadina, Toronto

November 8, 2012 johndougtaylor

Some may question my sanity when I suggest that the building that houses Grossman’s Tavern on Spadina is an architectural gem. I might receive more

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