Jamie Bradburn
@jbcurio.bsky.social
Writer/researcher/historian for hire, specializing in Toronto/Ontario history (frequently for Toronto Today and TVO). Former Sunday Star quizmaster. Crafts award-winning stories. Walks and cooks a bit. Has adventures with stuffed porcupines.
Come hear me talk next week in the Beaches! #TOHistory
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Come hear me talk next week in the Beaches! #TOHistory
3) Let my two decades of experience as a public historian, researcher, and writer come to your rescue when you need help in a pinch.
Besides the email in the previous post, also feel free to drop me a private message if my services would be useful!
Besides the email in the previous post, also feel free to drop me a private message if my services would be useful!
November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
3) Let my two decades of experience as a public historian, researcher, and writer come to your rescue when you need help in a pinch.
Besides the email in the previous post, also feel free to drop me a private message if my services would be useful!
Besides the email in the previous post, also feel free to drop me a private message if my services would be useful!
2) Sometimes you need a handyman to assist your project, whether it's doing research when you lack the time/live too far from the materials you need, or require a fact-checking historian to ensure accuracy in a time of disinformation.
This is when my "historical handyman" service can help you!
This is when my "historical handyman" service can help you!
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
2) Sometimes you need a handyman to assist your project, whether it's doing research when you lack the time/live too far from the materials you need, or require a fact-checking historian to ensure accuracy in a time of disinformation.
This is when my "historical handyman" service can help you!
This is when my "historical handyman" service can help you!
1) WARNING: Professional ad alert!
Sometimes you need a handyman to fix your home's needs, whether it's as simple as installing a shelf or as complex as assembling the world's largest piece of IKEA furniture (which comes with hundreds of diagrams and pegs).
Sometimes you need a handyman to fix your home's needs, whether it's as simple as installing a shelf or as complex as assembling the world's largest piece of IKEA furniture (which comes with hundreds of diagrams and pegs).
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
1) WARNING: Professional ad alert!
Sometimes you need a handyman to fix your home's needs, whether it's as simple as installing a shelf or as complex as assembling the world's largest piece of IKEA furniture (which comes with hundreds of diagrams and pegs).
Sometimes you need a handyman to fix your home's needs, whether it's as simple as installing a shelf or as complex as assembling the world's largest piece of IKEA furniture (which comes with hundreds of diagrams and pegs).
From the vaults for Remembrance Day: for TVO @tvotoday.bsky.social I wrote about how communities across Ontario built First World War memorials during the 1920s and 1930s #cdnhistory #remembranceday
www.tvo.org/article/lest...
www.tvo.org/article/lest...
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
From the vaults for Remembrance Day: for TVO @tvotoday.bsky.social I wrote about how communities across Ontario built First World War memorials during the 1920s and 1930s #cdnhistory #remembranceday
www.tvo.org/article/lest...
www.tvo.org/article/lest...
From the vaults: 45 years ago today, voters cast their ballots in one of the ugliest municipal elections in Toronto history, which involved a lot (and I mean a lot) of homophobia.
Here's my TVO @tvotoday.bsky.social story about the 1980 campaign.
#TOHistory #TOpoli
www.tvo.org/article/how-...
Here's my TVO @tvotoday.bsky.social story about the 1980 campaign.
#TOHistory #TOpoli
www.tvo.org/article/how-...
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
From the vaults: 45 years ago today, voters cast their ballots in one of the ugliest municipal elections in Toronto history, which involved a lot (and I mean a lot) of homophobia.
Here's my TVO @tvotoday.bsky.social story about the 1980 campaign.
#TOHistory #TOpoli
www.tvo.org/article/how-...
Here's my TVO @tvotoday.bsky.social story about the 1980 campaign.
#TOHistory #TOpoli
www.tvo.org/article/how-...
Winter wonderland at East Lynn Park
November 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Winter wonderland at East Lynn Park
Qwillamina would like to remind you that some bags are not toys!!!
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Qwillamina would like to remind you that some bags are not toys!!!
Side research find: here's an encyclopedia ad where the main question would stir up plenty of debate as to some of the answers provided.
(I mean, c'mon...Henry Hudson as the birth of Canada?)
Source: Chatelaine, November 1965 #vintagead #canadianhistory
(I mean, c'mon...Henry Hudson as the birth of Canada?)
Source: Chatelaine, November 1965 #vintagead #canadianhistory
November 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Side research find: here's an encyclopedia ad where the main question would stir up plenty of debate as to some of the answers provided.
(I mean, c'mon...Henry Hudson as the birth of Canada?)
Source: Chatelaine, November 1965 #vintagead #canadianhistory
(I mean, c'mon...Henry Hudson as the birth of Canada?)
Source: Chatelaine, November 1965 #vintagead #canadianhistory
NYC mayoral elections dept: from the last time a NYC mayoral candidate received over a million votes, the front page of the Nov 5, 1969 edition of the Daily News.
More on the that race, where incumbent John Lindsay lost the GOP primary, ran as a Liberal, and won.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_Ne...
More on the that race, where incumbent John Lindsay lost the GOP primary, ran as a Liberal, and won.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_Ne...
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
NYC mayoral elections dept: from the last time a NYC mayoral candidate received over a million votes, the front page of the Nov 5, 1969 edition of the Daily News.
More on the that race, where incumbent John Lindsay lost the GOP primary, ran as a Liberal, and won.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_Ne...
More on the that race, where incumbent John Lindsay lost the GOP primary, ran as a Liberal, and won.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_Ne...
And Christmas displays begin in Greektown
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
And Christmas displays begin in Greektown
Peeking through the window of the former Bay store in Eglinton Square (which was used as an outlet location in its final years) and was surprised to see just how much merch was still in there.
November 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Peeking through the window of the former Bay store in Eglinton Square (which was used as an outlet location in its final years) and was surprised to see just how much merch was still in there.
As I hop on the subway to head home, thanks for coming along this walk. See you next time!
November 3, 2025 at 4:26 AM
As I hop on the subway to head home, thanks for coming along this walk. See you next time!
Some final Blue Jays wisdom in Union Station
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Some final Blue Jays wisdom in Union Station
Our final rest stop of the evening is the lobby of the Royal York Hotel.
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Our final rest stop of the evening is the lobby of the Royal York Hotel.
Do you think the Empire Club is looking for some speakers in 2026?
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Do you think the Empire Club is looking for some speakers in 2026?
How to get a haircut in 2025
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
How to get a haircut in 2025
Ah, the Great Canadian Bagel. Bagels of my teen years in Essex County. When I didn’t feel like a bag of Montreal style bagels I used to buy these frequently when they had a location in Leaside before LRT construction pushed it out
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Ah, the Great Canadian Bagel. Bagels of my teen years in Essex County. When I didn’t feel like a bag of Montreal style bagels I used to buy these frequently when they had a location in Leaside before LRT construction pushed it out
Financial district glow-ups.
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Financial district glow-ups.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Food Exchange
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, the Food Exchange
Ok, let’s venture into the PATH, which I don’t think I’ve ever done this late on a Sunday night
November 3, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Ok, let’s venture into the PATH, which I don’t think I’ve ever done this late on a Sunday night
Timeout in the lobby of the Sheraton Centre. A place I’ve featured so often on these walks for its restorative/relaxing qualities that I wonder if someday they’ll notice?
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Timeout in the lobby of the Sheraton Centre. A place I’ve featured so often on these walks for its restorative/relaxing qualities that I wonder if someday they’ll notice?
Meanwhile, at the Ontario Line construction site…
November 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Meanwhile, at the Ontario Line construction site…
I know I’ve taken and posted so many pictures of it, but Old City Hall at night is still one of the city’s most inspiring sights.
November 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I know I’ve taken and posted so many pictures of it, but Old City Hall at night is still one of the city’s most inspiring sights.
Signs we have now entered November.
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Signs we have now entered November.