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Tomorrow Vancouver looks to do something they haven’t done in modern history — officially rename a street Here’s a look at why Trutch Street is being renamed to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm, and how the city is dealing with the language complications that presents

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Nothing says beloved father of confederation like having to have an armed guard to stop people pulling down the statue

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Google, Nissan, Home Depot and Clorox are among the companies that decided not to contribute funds to Toronto's Pride this year. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

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Even before I heard the devastating, horrific news of political assassination in Minnesota, I woke up this morning thinking about Emily Dickinson's great poem "'Hope' is the thing with feathers -" Lots of people know this beautiful little poem, but fewer, I think(?) realize when it was written. /1

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"It's our generation's moral test. Canada is failing it." www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

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Two weeks from today, Muddy York will be leading our first walking tour with Heritage Toronto. It's about the Battle of York and how it ruined Elizabeth Powell's dinner party. Click here to learn more: www.heritagetoronto.org/event/americ...

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On this date in 1919, UC-97, a captured German U-boat, arrived in Toronto for a two-day visit.

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The timing, coinciding with the passage of Bill 5, really sends a message. www.thestar.com/politics/sir...

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A photo I took 15 years ago today - the G20 fence going up in downtown Toronto. The beginning of some of the worst days here and for Canadian democracy and charter rights.

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Real photo from 1937 LA found in the LA Times

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Alex Sein talks about decapitations on a lovely summer day. The final event for the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History!

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Chantal Morris of Toronto Cemetery Tours regales us with the story of the city’s syphlitic Victorian mayor. Just one event left after this in the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History for 2025! www.bizarretoronto.com

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If Carney wants to show Canada's sovereignty beyond archaic symbols and empty words, he could revoke the safe third country agreement today.

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What is the city but the people?

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The most striking thing about the LA protests is how many people just dropped everything to show up and yell at federal agents. There are people in suits, and carrying dogs, and wearing flip flops or bike helmets. These are not people who planned to do this today. But there they are.

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Sunday! The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History kicks off its final day with An Even More Bizarre* Tour of Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 1pm! (*than the last time we did it)

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Learning about the history of Sick Kids from Natalia Dankovtseva on her Walk Through Toronto’s Weird Medical History! Two more strsnge tours tomorrow — the final day of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History: www.bizarretoronto.com

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Kiki Mairi leading our Secrets & Scandals of Forest Hill tour! (This stop featuring a delightful rant about misinformation around the origin of the neighbourhood’s name.)

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A weekend of weird Toronto history walking tours kicks off today — and it looks like we won't get any rain for any of them! www.bizarretoronto.com

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Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Questions) (1990/2018)

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Here's @keeganmatheson.bsky.social and I talking about the history of Blue Jays baseball for 100 minutes www.torontomike.com/2025/06/keeg...

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Saturday! Kiki Mairi takes us on a hunt for some of the strangest stories in Forest Hill. Kicking off the weekend walking tours for The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History: www.bizarretoronto.com

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Tonight! I share the story of Toronto's founding dog — and how he almost gotten eaten — as part of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History: www.bizarretoronto.com

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Bill 33 is probably the most direct attack on university autonomy in Canadian history. The right to select who can attend a university has ALWAYS been in the hands of institutions. Now the government of Ontario wants to change that. A Candian first. And not a very pretty one.

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Tonight! We talk about Toronto’s connections to the American Civil War, including a bizarre plot to firebomb New York City. All online & recorded in case you can’t join us live. Learn more: www.bizarretoronto.com

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Tonight! We’ll be talking about the weirdest competitions in the history of Toronto — from fly-killing to baby-making — with @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social, @onegalstoronto.bsky.social & Katie Daubs! www.bizarretoronto.com

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March 2025: “Elbows up!” June 2025: “Yeah, whatever.”

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"It will deepen law enforcement ties and intelligence sharing with the United States at a time when Canadians are begging to distance ourselves. But the most sickening part of this Trump Appeasement Plan is how it targets refugees."

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Tonight! We explore the grisly history of the Don Jail on Day Two of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History! www.bizarretoronto.com

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The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History begins in less than two hours!

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You can catch my Metro Morning appearance from this morning — talking a little about The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History — thanks to @lanrickbennett.bsky.social!

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The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History begins tonight! We kick things off with an evening dedicated to the Secrets & Séances of Canada's Strangest Prime Minister. Learn more about the festival here: www.bizarretoronto.com

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On Metro Morning is just a few minutes to talk about The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History!

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On Jan. 5, 1974, four women went to the Brunswick House Tavern in Toronto. While performing a song, they changed the lyrics to be an empowerment of lesbianism. They were ordered to leave and then arrested by police. This is the story of The Brunswick Four. 🧵1/9

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The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History starts tomorrow! And I'll be on Metro Morning at 8:20am to talk about it! A week filled with strange-but-true historical tales: www.bizarretoronto.com

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On Thursday night, we'll explore Toronto's connections to the American Civil War — including the strange plot to firebomb NYC — as part of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History! www.bizarretoronto.com

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The view from Blood Brothers’ patio

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Next Friday! I’ll share the strange story of our city’s founding dog — and how he almost got eaten — as part of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History! www.bizarretoronto.com

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Tuesday! We’ll spend the second night of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto digging into the grisly history of the Don Jail — murders, exeucutions & more: www.bizarretoronto.com

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The festival weekend will kick off with a walking tour exploring the secrets & scandals of Forest Hill with Kiki Mairi! The whole thing starts on Monday! www.bizarretoronto.com

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Interesting timing for unboxing JAM in front of Queen’s Park, with Bill 5 opposed by many First Nations. www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

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