My grade one classroom at D. B. Hood Public School in Toronto in December of 1944. The following is from the book entitled “Arse Over
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MEMORIES OF THE DAY THE SECOND WORLD WAR ENDED – Historic Toronto
The veterans of the Second World War are diminishing in numbers, are are those who remember the day the war ended. When victory in Europe
Proud of Toronto? Check out the award nominated book, “The Villages Within.” – Historic Toronto
“The Villages Within,” nominated for the 2011 Toronto Heritage Awards, is an unabashed promotion of the merits of Toronto. Its cover depicts a 1920s photograph
THE SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AT METROPOLITAN UNITED – Historic Toronto
On November 6, 2011, Remembrance Sunday throughout Canada, the congregation at Metropolitan United on Queen Street East, awaited the arrival of the members of
A CANADIAN IN PORTUGAL ON HALLOWEEN – Historic Toronto
Being in the Algarve in the south of Portugal during the latter days of October, the scene that presents itself is vastly different to Toronto.
A SHORT STORY ABOUT CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN DURING TORONTO’S YESTERYEAR – Historic Toronto
The following Halloween story is contained in the novel “Arse Over Teakettle,” a tale about a young boy growing up in post-war Toronto in
“SHELLING OUT” FOR TREATS ON HALLOWEEN IN TORONTO IN 1945 – Historic Toronto
The following passage is from the book “Arse Over Teakettle,” which tells the story of a young boy named Tom Hudson, and his escapades
HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS IN CANADA – Historic Toronto
Halloween has been celebrated in Canada for many generations. Traditions have changed over the years and it has become more commercial than in previous decades.
Toronto’s mysterious historic house – Historic Toronto
The downtown mansion at 342 Adelaide Street West, on the northwest corner of Adelaide and Peter Streets, looms over the street like a haunted house
THE HOUSES AT JOHN AND ADELAIDE STREETS (POST # 7) – Historic Toronto
Early this morning (Saturday), the houses were rolled across John Street (View looking south on John toward King Street) . They were rolled up on