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.
Category: 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.
This is my first post about the second book in the “Toronto Trilogy” – The Reluctant Virgin.” It is not yet available in print or
The historic buildings on King Street, most of them built in during the early decades of the 20th, today house trendy restaurants, health clubs, fashionable
City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 1983 In decades past, it was traditional to say to those whom you wished to connect
I am well aware that at the CNE, many attractions have departed the scene. The midway and the endless variety of food now seem to
This photo of the CNE Grandstand was taken in 1956 from the heights of a Ferris Wheel, with a Kodak 35mm Pony Camera. A section
City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 1253 – photo taken Aug. 9, 1928 The grandstand in the above picture was constructed in 1901 to