The 30th Anniversary of the Charter of Rights Most Canadians are unaware of what life in Canada was like in the days prior to the
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Enjoying Toronto’s architectural gems – Campbell House – Historic Toronto
Campbell House’s special exhibition to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the relocation of the historic house from its original location on Adelaide Street to the
The cast iron fence around Toronto’s Osgoode Hall
The cast iron fence around Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Doug Taylor 4 years ago Categories: architecture toronto, historic Toronto, Queen Street West, Toronto, toronto architecture, Toronto
Toronto’s historic Osgoode Hall – Historic Toronto
Osgoode Hall in 1856 (photo City of Toronto Archives). In this photo the centre section has no three-storey portico and it contains a dome. The
Murder/mystery defies who-done-it” experts – Historic Toronto
The recently published murder/mystery, “The Reluctant Virgin,” which is about a serial killer loose on the streets of Toronto, seems to be defying readers who
The history and beauty of Trinity Bellwood Park – Historic Toronto
Trinity Bellwood Park is one of the city’s true treasures, worthy of exploring at any time of the year, but in early spring
In 1873, Samuel Richardson erected a two-storey frame home on this corner. It survives today, though it has been greatly altered. Richardson added a third
New novels relates devastating effects of teenage bullying – Historic Toronto
The recently published novel, “The Reluctant Virgin,” is a murder/mystery, but it deals with many of the social issues of Toronto during the 1950s. Though
Embrace the new-age LRT – the age of the subway is dying – Historic Toronto
Subways are faster if a person wishes to simply travel from point A to B in the least time possible. Few refute this argument. However,
Toronto author publishes seventh novel – Historic Toronto
I have spent much of professional life studying and teaching about Toronto’s past. My book “The Villages Within,” which is non-fiction, was short-listed for the