Honest Ed's

• Federal government announces $200M for affordable rentals in Toronto’s Mirvish Village

  Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says the Mirvish Village project will ensure the location stays true to its roots as a new-immigrant and low-income hub.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2020
  
• Toronto’s iconic Honest Ed’s sign taken down

  The sign will be refurbished and find a new home over an entrance to the Ed Mirvish Theatre, but there's no word on when.

  Entertainment

  May 23, 2017
  
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• Toronto’s iconic Honest Ed’s building vandalized

  Since closing at the end of December, area residents say they’ve seen Honest Ed’s vandalized with graffiti.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2017
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• Honest Ed’s sign saved, to be placed on facade of Ed Mirvish Theatre

  The kitschy Toronto retail shop closed its doors on Dec. 31 after being in business for 68 years.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2017
• Honest Ed’s, Toronto’s iconic discount store, closes its doors after 68 years

  An iconic chapter of Toronto's history -- albeit a bit of a gaudy one -- is coming to a close after 68 years.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2016
• $1,000 reward offered for hand-painted sign stolen from Honest Ed’s

  Toronto's landmark discount store, Honest Ed's, had one of its iconic outdoor signs stolen last Friday and a $1,000 reward is now being offered for its return.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2016
• What is the city’s most iconic building, Toronto?

  The Guardian recently released a list of 50 buildings in different cities around the world and featured the iconic downtown Toronto bargain store, Honest Eds.

  Politics

  Jan 5, 2016
• End of an era: Honest Ed’s holds final turkey giveaway

  A decades-old Toronto tradition came to an end Sunday morning as staff and volunteers handed out turkeys at Honest Ed’s for the final time.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2015
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• Development plan to replace Honest Ed’s called a ‘game-changer’

  The effort to try and re-imagine one of Toronto's iconic intersections has taken one huge leap forward.

  Mar 4, 2015
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• WATCH: Shoppers line up early for opening of Bad Boy at Honest Ed’s

  Dozens of eager deal-seekers lined up since midnight for the grand opening of the Bad Boy furniture and appliance store at Honest Ed's on Thursday.

  Nov 20, 2014