Muddy York
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Toronto's #1 History Podcast.
On our latest episode, Ed Conroy of Retrontario joins us to talk about the Golden Age of Kids TV in Toronto.
On our latest episode, Ed Conroy of Retrontario joins us to talk about the Golden Age of Kids TV in Toronto.
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Muddy York
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Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast
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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.
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...
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...
On this date in 1908, workers building a waterworks tunnel under Lake Ontario discovered up to 100 human footprints in the lakebed. The prints may have been up to 11,000 years old. However, they were in the path of the tunnel, so they were covered them in concrete.
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
On this date in 1908, workers building a waterworks tunnel under Lake Ontario discovered up to 100 human footprints in the lakebed. The prints may have been up to 11,000 years old. However, they were in the path of the tunnel, so they were covered them in concrete.
On this date in 1840, Her Majesty's Magnetical and Meteorological Observatory at Toronto went into operation. It was located on the U of T grounds near the site of Convocation Hall and was part of a project to figure out why compasses wander from north. The sun was the culprit.
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
On this date in 1840, Her Majesty's Magnetical and Meteorological Observatory at Toronto went into operation. It was located on the U of T grounds near the site of Convocation Hall and was part of a project to figure out why compasses wander from north. The sun was the culprit.
On this date in 1943, the site of a new military hospital in Sunnybrook Park was dedicated. Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital would admit its first patient in 1946.
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On this date in 1943, the site of a new military hospital in Sunnybrook Park was dedicated. Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital would admit its first patient in 1946.
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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Toronto Cenotaph — a quiet, carved reminder of the cost of war that has gathered Torontonians in reflection every November 11 since it was unveiled in 1925.
#remembranceday #war #sacrifice #cenotaph #memorial #TorontoHistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
#remembranceday #war #sacrifice #cenotaph #memorial #TorontoHistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Toronto Cenotaph — a quiet, carved reminder of the cost of war that has gathered Torontonians in reflection every November 11 since it was unveiled in 1925.
#remembranceday #war #sacrifice #cenotaph #memorial #TorontoHistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
#remembranceday #war #sacrifice #cenotaph #memorial #TorontoHistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
On this date in 1980, Art Eggleton was elected Mayor of Toronto. He would hold the position until 1991 become the longest-serving mayor in Toronto history.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
On this date in 1980, Art Eggleton was elected Mayor of Toronto. He would hold the position until 1991 become the longest-serving mayor in Toronto history.
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For King and Country is an ongoing project that transcribes war memorials located in Toronto schools and other organizations. The database contains more than 50,000 names of those who served in the First and Second World Wars. Learn more:
torontofamilyhistory.org/kingandcount...
#remembranceweek
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#remembranceweek
November 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
For King and Country is an ongoing project that transcribes war memorials located in Toronto schools and other organizations. The database contains more than 50,000 names of those who served in the First and Second World Wars. Learn more:
torontofamilyhistory.org/kingandcount...
#remembranceweek
torontofamilyhistory.org/kingandcount...
#remembranceweek
On this date in 1789, Govenor-General Lord Dorchester created the Nobel Order of Unity of the Empire. The United Empire Loyalists would be central to Toronto's early identity.
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
On this date in 1789, Govenor-General Lord Dorchester created the Nobel Order of Unity of the Empire. The United Empire Loyalists would be central to Toronto's early identity.
On this date in 1948, daily power cuts lasting up to 2.5 hours were instituted by Toronto Hydro due to insufficient generating capacity. The power cuts would only last two weeks but brownouts would continue until the summer of 1950.
November 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
On this date in 1948, daily power cuts lasting up to 2.5 hours were instituted by Toronto Hydro due to insufficient generating capacity. The power cuts would only last two weeks but brownouts would continue until the summer of 1950.
Ed Conroy of @retrontario joins us to talk about the Golden Age of Kids TV in Toronto. We'll be looking at Uncle Chichimus, the Friendly Giant, Mister Rogers, Butternut Square, Mr. Dressup and more on this episode of Muddy York. open.spotify.com/episode/07mq...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Ed Conroy of @retrontario joins us to talk about the Golden Age of Kids TV in Toronto. We'll be looking at Uncle Chichimus, the Friendly Giant, Mister Rogers, Butternut Square, Mr. Dressup and more on this episode of Muddy York. open.spotify.com/episode/07mq...
On this date in 1902, Toronto's street traffic bylaws were amended to include motorized vehicles for the first time.
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On this date in 1902, Toronto's street traffic bylaws were amended to include motorized vehicles for the first time.
Just a reminder that Muddy York has an account with Buy Me a Coffee. You can support our work here:
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Every donation brings us closer to building our own recording studio at the top of the CN Tower.
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Every donation brings us closer to building our own recording studio at the top of the CN Tower.
Muddy York
Muddy York is Toronto's #1 history podcast. Tune in to learn more about the schemers and dreamers who created the city that we know today.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just a reminder that Muddy York has an account with Buy Me a Coffee. You can support our work here:
buymeacoffee.com/muddyyork
Every donation brings us closer to building our own recording studio at the top of the CN Tower.
buymeacoffee.com/muddyyork
Every donation brings us closer to building our own recording studio at the top of the CN Tower.
On this date in 1842, William McMurrich was born. As Mayor of Toronto in 1881, he would intervene when a group of Black musicians were denied rooms at the American Hotel. He and some others offered their own homes and the resulting bad publicity forced the hotel to back down.
November 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
On this date in 1842, William McMurrich was born. As Mayor of Toronto in 1881, he would intervene when a group of Black musicians were denied rooms at the American Hotel. He and some others offered their own homes and the resulting bad publicity forced the hotel to back down.
On this date in 1950, comedy icon and future Argos owner John Candy was born.
October 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On this date in 1950, comedy icon and future Argos owner John Candy was born.
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95 years ago today, the Eaton’s College Street store was formally opened by Lady Eaton and son John David Eaton (Oct. 30, 1930).
#eaton #eatons #retail #retailhistory #departmentstore #store #history #historical #torontohistory #toronto #ontario #canada #jeremyhopkin
#eaton #eatons #retail #retailhistory #departmentstore #store #history #historical #torontohistory #toronto #ontario #canada #jeremyhopkin
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
95 years ago today, the Eaton’s College Street store was formally opened by Lady Eaton and son John David Eaton (Oct. 30, 1930).
#eaton #eatons #retail #retailhistory #departmentstore #store #history #historical #torontohistory #toronto #ontario #canada #jeremyhopkin
#eaton #eatons #retail #retailhistory #departmentstore #store #history #historical #torontohistory #toronto #ontario #canada #jeremyhopkin
On this date in 1938, Professor Morse of Toronto's MacMillan University reported observing a total of three explosions on the planet Mars, between the hours of 7:45 pm and 9:20 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
On this date in 1938, Professor Morse of Toronto's MacMillan University reported observing a total of three explosions on the planet Mars, between the hours of 7:45 pm and 9:20 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
On this date in 1971, the tugboat Ned Hanlan was moved to the Marine Museum of Upper Canada on the Exhibition Grounds. It was originally built in 1932 and retired from service in 1967.
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
On this date in 1971, the tugboat Ned Hanlan was moved to the Marine Museum of Upper Canada on the Exhibition Grounds. It was originally built in 1932 and retired from service in 1967.
On this date in 1968, the McLaughlin Planetarium was opened to the public.
October 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On this date in 1968, the McLaughlin Planetarium was opened to the public.
On this date in 1966, Three Way Piece No.2: Archer was unveiled at Nathan Phillips Square. A second bronze cast can be found outside the National Gallery in Berlin.
October 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
On this date in 1966, Three Way Piece No.2: Archer was unveiled at Nathan Phillips Square. A second bronze cast can be found outside the National Gallery in Berlin.
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Oct. 26, 1869: A devastating fire gutted much of the Gooderham & Worts’ stone distillery.
#OnThisDay #OTD #1860s #distillerydistricttoronto #fire #heritage #venue #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
#OnThisDay #OTD #1860s #distillerydistricttoronto #fire #heritage #venue #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
October 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Oct. 26, 1869: A devastating fire gutted much of the Gooderham & Worts’ stone distillery.
#OnThisDay #OTD #1860s #distillerydistricttoronto #fire #heritage #venue #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
#OnThisDay #OTD #1860s #distillerydistricttoronto #fire #heritage #venue #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
On this date in 1963, The Colonnade building on Bloor was officially opened by Mayor Donald Summerville.
October 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On this date in 1963, The Colonnade building on Bloor was officially opened by Mayor Donald Summerville.
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Two walking tours this weekend!
On Saturday: we explore the bone-chilling true tales of Toronto's most notorious murders.
On Sunday: we dive into some of the most dramatic stories from more than 150 years of baseball in our city.
On Saturday: we explore the bone-chilling true tales of Toronto's most notorious murders.
On Sunday: we dive into some of the most dramatic stories from more than 150 years of baseball in our city.
October 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Two walking tours this weekend!
On Saturday: we explore the bone-chilling true tales of Toronto's most notorious murders.
On Sunday: we dive into some of the most dramatic stories from more than 150 years of baseball in our city.
On Saturday: we explore the bone-chilling true tales of Toronto's most notorious murders.
On Sunday: we dive into some of the most dramatic stories from more than 150 years of baseball in our city.
Kit Coleman was a woman; she was also a journalist. When she began her career in 1889, this made her a trailblazer. Later, she would become one of the first syndicated columnists in Canada. Learn more about her story on this episode of Muddy York. open.spotify.com/episode/2kzX...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Kit Coleman was a woman; she was also a journalist. When she began her career in 1889, this made her a trailblazer. Later, she would become one of the first syndicated columnists in Canada. Learn more about her story on this episode of Muddy York. open.spotify.com/episode/2kzX...
On this date in 1992, a missed call denied the Blue Jays only the second triple play in World Series history. The umpire initially claimed that Kelly Gruber hadn't tagged Deion Sanders, but later admitted that he was wrong.
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On this date in 1992, a missed call denied the Blue Jays only the second triple play in World Series history. The umpire initially claimed that Kelly Gruber hadn't tagged Deion Sanders, but later admitted that he was wrong.
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Made this map while researching my neighbourhoods early history. It's a composite of an 1797 and 1837 map, which reveals some familiar and lost routes in the west end.
More about the history here: brockton-history.ca/2025/10/18/e...
More about the history here: brockton-history.ca/2025/10/18/e...
October 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Made this map while researching my neighbourhoods early history. It's a composite of an 1797 and 1837 map, which reveals some familiar and lost routes in the west end.
More about the history here: brockton-history.ca/2025/10/18/e...
More about the history here: brockton-history.ca/2025/10/18/e...