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Toronto writer with bylines @citylab, @globeandmail, @spacing, @tvo, and others. Doer of plaques for @heritagetoronto. Opinions: own.

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Some lovely 1970s futurism in this classic Toronto sign, now sadly gone (along with the ability to open windows on the streetcar)

Some lovely 1970s futurism in this classic Toronto sign, now sadly gone (along with the ability to open windows on the streetcar)
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Is there a name for the dreadful vibey art style in this Labbatt Blue ad from the 70s? Also weirdly missing from this Toronto scene is the CN Tower, which very much existed at the time, though maybe unfinished (First Canadian Place in the middle was built at about the same time)

Is there a name for the dreadful vibey art style in this Labbatt Blue ad from the 70s?

Also weirdly missing from this Toronto scene is the CN Tower, which very much existed at the time, though maybe unfinished (First Canadian Place in the middle was built at about the same time)
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In 1960 a shopping mall was planned for the same site over the Davisville yard. First iteration was designed by Peter Dickinson. It wasn't a popular idea with the neighbours then...

In 1960 a shopping mall was planned for the same site over the Davisville yard. First iteration was designed by Peter Dickinson. It wasn't a popular idea with the neighbours then...
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The Capitalist Corporate Mind Machine, proceeds to the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre, March 5th-10th, 8pm 1991. TPL, Alan and Thomas Suddon Collection

The Capitalist Corporate Mind Machine, proceeds to the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre, March 5th-10th, 8pm

1991. TPL, Alan and Thomas Suddon Collection
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Fri, March 22nd, 7pm. The Utopian Research Society presents an eclectic evening with the Philosophers Cafe Rainbow Farm. 1991. TPL, Alan and Thomas Suddon Collection

Fri, March 22nd, 7pm. The Utopian Research Society presents an eclectic evening with the Philosophers Cafe Rainbow Farm.

1991. TPL, Alan and Thomas Suddon Collection
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I just cast my first ballot in Canada. Very easy, very quick. Advance voting runs June 8-13 🗳️ toronto.ca/city-governmen…

I just cast my first ballot in Canada. Very easy, very quick. Advance voting runs June 8-13 🗳️ 

toronto.ca/city-governmen…
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.Heritage Toronto unveiled a plaque for Charlie Chong Farm, one of the first veg farms in the city that supplied restos and Chinatowns, despite having to operate during Canada's Head Tax and Chinese Exclusion Act. I spoke with the grandson on the legacy. thestar.com/news/gta/2023/…