Toronto History

• Archivists race to save Toronto history from acidic doom

  Two archive collections held in Toronto are slowly being eaten away by a chemical reaction, but archivists are painstakingly working to save the material from destruction.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2023
  
• Ontario government reaches deal to stop demolition of 2 historic Toronto foundry buildings

  "It speaks to the power of the community in how they organized," Toronto Centre NDP MPP Suze Morrison said when asked about the agreement announced on Friday.

  Politics

  Aug 20, 2021
  
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• Meetings on Toronto foundry site held with local groups, next steps after consultation process unclear

  Groups fighting to save Toronto's historic foundry site asked 'where do we go from here and what are the next steps?' and were told consultations will continue until March 4.

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Toronto foundry site meetings set to occur as questions linger over scope of development

  "We would love it if the potential buyer was also at this meeting (on Wednesday) so they could hear from us," Suzanne Kavanagh, a Friends of the Foundry spokesperson, said.

  Politics

  Feb 23, 2021
• Ontario government refusing to disclose details on negotiations for Toronto foundry site

  "I can't disclose all the details of this deal. Once the deal is signed, we'd be more than happy to be transparent," Premier Doug Ford said Monday afternoon.

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2021
• Ontario government launching public consultation on Toronto foundry site amid court battle

  An Ontario government spokesperson says residents will have until March 4 to submit feedback, but many have been calling for consultations to be held before considering demolition.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2021
• Court orders temporary stop to provincial demolition of downtown Toronto heritage buildings

  The decision comes less than two weeks after crews moved in to demolish buildings at the Dominion Wheel and Foundries Company property on Eastern Avenue in the West Don Lands.

  Politics

  Jan 29, 2021
• Province temporarily halts demolition of Toronto heritage buildings for affordable, market housing

  The demolition has been stopped until Wednesday at least when the matter will be considered during a court hearing.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2021
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• City of Toronto unveils memorial sculpture to honour Joshua Glover as part of new park

  "His story, both here and in the United States, helped to propel the abolitionist movement."

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2020
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• Toronto lawyer reflects on local incidents of anti-Black racism, police brutality

  "We've been looking at this issue of police violence and people dying in police custody for decades, and people have come up with so many recommendations and pathways pointing to ways to save lives and it just hasn't been implemented."

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2020