Muddy York
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Our latest episode is about Toronto's Forgotten River - The Ghost of Garrison Creek.
Our latest episode is about Toronto's Forgotten River - The Ghost of Garrison Creek.
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Muddy York
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Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast
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Toronto Concert History: 45 years ago today - December 9, 1980 - CFNY Presents U2's first Toronto concert. The El Mocambo. Including here pretty spot on review from Alan Niester of The Globe & Mail. Ivar was there!
December 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Toronto Concert History: 45 years ago today - December 9, 1980 - CFNY Presents U2's first Toronto concert. The El Mocambo. Including here pretty spot on review from Alan Niester of The Globe & Mail. Ivar was there!
On this date in 1947, the Horseshoe Tavern opened on Queen Street West. It would become one of the most famous musical venues in Toronto.
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
On this date in 1947, the Horseshoe Tavern opened on Queen Street West. It would become one of the most famous musical venues in Toronto.
On this date in 1884, Mark Twain appeared at Allan Gardens. According to The Globe: "Every modulation of his voice shows new unexpected fun in writings that may have been read over a dozen times. During his readings, the house was convulsed with laughter."
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
On this date in 1884, Mark Twain appeared at Allan Gardens. According to The Globe: "Every modulation of his voice shows new unexpected fun in writings that may have been read over a dozen times. During his readings, the house was convulsed with laughter."
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John Parkin house, Royal York Rd., southwest corner Meadowcrest Rd., Dec. 7, 1954
📸: James V. Salmon
Toronto Public Library
#OnThisDay #OTD #1950s #architecture #house #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
📸: James V. Salmon
Toronto Public Library
#OnThisDay #OTD #1950s #architecture #house #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
December 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
John Parkin house, Royal York Rd., southwest corner Meadowcrest Rd., Dec. 7, 1954
📸: James V. Salmon
Toronto Public Library
#OnThisDay #OTD #1950s #architecture #house #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
📸: James V. Salmon
Toronto Public Library
#OnThisDay #OTD #1950s #architecture #house #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
On this date in 1935, Mayor Jimmy Simpson sent the first message over the new police car radio system.
December 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On this date in 1935, Mayor Jimmy Simpson sent the first message over the new police car radio system.
On this date in 1953, seventeen-year-old Marion McDowell was last seen alive near the area of Danforth south of Lawrence. Her disappearance would never be solved.
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
On this date in 1953, seventeen-year-old Marion McDowell was last seen alive near the area of Danforth south of Lawrence. Her disappearance would never be solved.
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Looking north east to the corner of Front Street and Yonge Street #OTD in 1925. You can see the Bank of Montreal that became the Hockey Hall of Fame. Across the street is the Toronto Board of Trade Building, which was torn down in 1958.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Looking north east to the corner of Front Street and Yonge Street #OTD in 1925. You can see the Bank of Montreal that became the Hockey Hall of Fame. Across the street is the Toronto Board of Trade Building, which was torn down in 1958.
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On this date in 1990, the Blue Jays made a major trade, swapping Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez for Joe Carter and Robert Alomar. It turned out well for the Jays.
December 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On this date in 1990, the Blue Jays made a major trade, swapping Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez for Joe Carter and Robert Alomar. It turned out well for the Jays.
Garrison Creek used to run through Toronto. Over the years, it would be covered and filled in, but its ghost lingers on. If you know where to look, you can still find traces of it. Learn all about it on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Toronto's Forgotten River - The Ghost of Garrison Creek by Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast
Garrison Creek used to run through western Toronto before flowing into the harbour. Over the years, it would be covered and filled in, but its ghost lingers on. If you know where to look, you can stil...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Garrison Creek used to run through Toronto. Over the years, it would be covered and filled in, but its ghost lingers on. If you know where to look, you can still find traces of it. Learn all about it on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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On this date in 1962, the first 50 minutes of the 50th Grey Cup were played at Exhibition Stadium. The game is better known as the Fog Bowl because conditions were so bad that play had to be suspended and completed the next day. Winnipeg defeated Hamilton 28-27.
December 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
On this date in 1962, the first 50 minutes of the 50th Grey Cup were played at Exhibition Stadium. The game is better known as the Fog Bowl because conditions were so bad that play had to be suspended and completed the next day. Winnipeg defeated Hamilton 28-27.
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Have some holiday cheer - my video of the CPKC Holiday Train passing through Leaside this evening.
As this train raises donations for food banks, I will be donating all earnings from this video as of Christmas Day to a local food bank.
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As this train raises donations for food banks, I will be donating all earnings from this video as of Christmas Day to a local food bank.
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2025 CPKC Holiday Train in Leaside
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November 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Have some holiday cheer - my video of the CPKC Holiday Train passing through Leaside this evening.
As this train raises donations for food banks, I will be donating all earnings from this video as of Christmas Day to a local food bank.
youtu.be/YqrxmFPCyqo
As this train raises donations for food banks, I will be donating all earnings from this video as of Christmas Day to a local food bank.
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On this date in 1818, George Brown was born in Scotland. He would eventually move to Toronto where he founded The Globe newspaper and became one of the Fathers of Confederation.
November 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
On this date in 1818, George Brown was born in Scotland. He would eventually move to Toronto where he founded The Globe newspaper and became one of the Fathers of Confederation.
On this date in 1859, the bodies of Samuel Lount and Peter Mathews were removed from Potter's Field and reburied at the Necropolis. Both men had been executed for the their role in the 1837 Rebellion.
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
On this date in 1859, the bodies of Samuel Lount and Peter Mathews were removed from Potter's Field and reburied at the Necropolis. Both men had been executed for the their role in the 1837 Rebellion.
On this date in 1793, William Cooper ran an ad in the local newspaper announcing that he had sold the house located on Lot No. 6 of the town of York to Abner Mills in exchange for one yoke of steers, one barrel of salmon and one barrel of flour.
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
On this date in 1793, William Cooper ran an ad in the local newspaper announcing that he had sold the house located on Lot No. 6 of the town of York to Abner Mills in exchange for one yoke of steers, one barrel of salmon and one barrel of flour.
On this date in 1894, Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, presented readings and reminiscences at Massey Hall. Admission cost 50¢ with another 50¢ or 75¢ for reserved seats.
November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On this date in 1894, Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, presented readings and reminiscences at Massey Hall. Admission cost 50¢ with another 50¢ or 75¢ for reserved seats.
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On November 26, 1974, many Torontonians heading to work downtown discovered the east side of Union Station billowing with dark plumes of smoke. Postal Station “A” had been on fire for more than three hours.
#onthisday #postoffice #postal #fire #1970s #unionstation #history #toronto #jeremyhopkin
#onthisday #postoffice #postal #fire #1970s #unionstation #history #toronto #jeremyhopkin
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
On November 26, 1974, many Torontonians heading to work downtown discovered the east side of Union Station billowing with dark plumes of smoke. Postal Station “A” had been on fire for more than three hours.
#onthisday #postoffice #postal #fire #1970s #unionstation #history #toronto #jeremyhopkin
#onthisday #postoffice #postal #fire #1970s #unionstation #history #toronto #jeremyhopkin
On this date in 1824, William Lyon Mackenzie published the first edition of his newspaper, The Colonial Advocate, in York. He had been based in Queenston, but moved to the provincial capital in November.
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
On this date in 1824, William Lyon Mackenzie published the first edition of his newspaper, The Colonial Advocate, in York. He had been based in Queenston, but moved to the provincial capital in November.
On this date in 1881, sculptor Florence Wyle was born. She would move to Toronto in 1913 and produce her best-known works here.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On this date in 1881, sculptor Florence Wyle was born. She would move to Toronto in 1913 and produce her best-known works here.
On this date in 1856, St. Michael's College and St. Basil's Church were officially opened at Clover Hill.
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
On this date in 1856, St. Michael's College and St. Basil's Church were officially opened at Clover Hill.
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Simpson’s flagship department store at Yonge & Queen in Toronto, all decked out for the Christmas season - Nov. 22, 1973.
📸: Harvey R. Naylor
Credit: City of Toronto Archives
#otd #onthisday #1970s #departmentstore #christmas #happyholidays #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
📸: Harvey R. Naylor
Credit: City of Toronto Archives
#otd #onthisday #1970s #departmentstore #christmas #happyholidays #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
November 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Simpson’s flagship department store at Yonge & Queen in Toronto, all decked out for the Christmas season - Nov. 22, 1973.
📸: Harvey R. Naylor
Credit: City of Toronto Archives
#otd #onthisday #1970s #departmentstore #christmas #happyholidays #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
📸: Harvey R. Naylor
Credit: City of Toronto Archives
#otd #onthisday #1970s #departmentstore #christmas #happyholidays #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
On this date in 1889, the town of North Toronto was incorporated, including the villages of Eglinton and Davisville. It would be annexed by the city of Toronto in 1912.
November 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
On this date in 1889, the town of North Toronto was incorporated, including the villages of Eglinton and Davisville. It would be annexed by the city of Toronto in 1912.
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is the largest museum in Canada. But who built it and who was the Mr. English who offered to build a planetarium entirely on his own dime? Learn more about Toronto's most distinguished museum on this episode of Muddy York.
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Royal Ontario Museum by Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is the largest and most-visited museum in Canada. But who built the ROM? Where did the totem poles in the lobby come from and who was the Mr. English who offered to bui...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is the largest museum in Canada. But who built it and who was the Mr. English who offered to build a planetarium entirely on his own dime? Learn more about Toronto's most distinguished museum on this episode of Muddy York.
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On this date in 1917, the Toronto-Hamilton Highway was officially opened. Today, it's known as Highway 2.
November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
On this date in 1917, the Toronto-Hamilton Highway was officially opened. Today, it's known as Highway 2.
On this date in 1915, a new official residence for the Lt. Governor called Chorley Park was officially opened in Rosedale. It would be demolished in 1961 and replaced by a park of the same name.
November 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
On this date in 1915, a new official residence for the Lt. Governor called Chorley Park was officially opened in Rosedale. It would be demolished in 1961 and replaced by a park of the same name.
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Bribes, fraud and corruption — this Friday at noon!
"Toronto's Most Scandalous: Tycoons & Robbers Barons" is next up in my free online lunchtime lecture series for the Toronto Public Library.
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"Toronto's Most Scandalous: Tycoons & Robbers Barons" is next up in my free online lunchtime lecture series for the Toronto Public Library.
Learn more & register for free: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?E...
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Bribes, fraud and corruption — this Friday at noon!
"Toronto's Most Scandalous: Tycoons & Robbers Barons" is next up in my free online lunchtime lecture series for the Toronto Public Library.
Learn more & register for free: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?E...
"Toronto's Most Scandalous: Tycoons & Robbers Barons" is next up in my free online lunchtime lecture series for the Toronto Public Library.
Learn more & register for free: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?E...