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On this date in 1891, the 48th Highlanders were officially gazetted. It is currently a reserve unit based out of the Moss Park Armoury.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 4h

In real life, it was a 40-year-old man from Sudbury.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Correction: This photo shows the UCC building at King and Simcoe, not the Deer Park building that opened in 1891. We apologize for the mistake.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this date in 1851, the Governor-General turned the sod for the first railway in Toronto – the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron line. The day’s festivities included a parade through the streets and a ball at St. Lawrence Hall.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On this date in 1891, Upper Canada College opened at its current location in Deer Park. The main building in the photo below had to be demolished in 1956 due to structural problems was replaced by the current building.

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Adam Bunch @adambunch.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

This Saturday! My big new FREE talk series begins with THE BURNING OF THE REBEL'S HOME! It's at Gibson House at 4pm. It kicks off 9 talks at 8 museums over the next 6 months — all about one of the most dramatic stories in Toronto history: the Rebellion of 1837! www.toronto.ca/MuseumTalks

Rebellion Talk Series
Historian Adam Bunch brings the Upper Canada Rebellion to life at Toronto
History Museums, revealing stories that shaped Toronto’s civic identity.
DATE STORY LOCATION
October 17, 2026 The Burning of the Rebel’s Home Gibson House
October 24, 2026 The Rebellion’s Teenage Spies Zion Schoolhouse
November 12, 2026 Booze, Taverns & Rowdy Rebels Montgomery’s Inn
November 26, 2026 The Strange & Tragic Tale of Robert Baldwin Spadina Museum
December 12, 2026 The Rebels’ Island Stronghold Todmorden Mills
January 30, 2027 Riots & The Rebel Mayor Mackenzie House
March 6, 2027 Mackenzie’s Unlikely Montreal Allies Colborne Lodge
March 20, 2027 Rebel Blacksmiths & Radical Farmers Scarborough Museum
April 3, 2027 The Reluctant Colonel & The Burning of Gibson House Gibson House
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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Toronto Joke of the Day Q: Where do you find the Toronto red-light district? A: Right behind Garret Sparks/Jonas Gustavsson/Vesa Toskala/Andrew Raycroft …

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

On this date in 1937, schools and theatres were allowed to re-open after being closed for an outbreak of infantile paralysis (polio).

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On this date in 1798, the first execution in York was carried out when John Sullivan was hanged for forgery. The rope broke on the first attempt and the unfortunate Sullivan told the hangman - “I hope to goodness you’ve got the rope all right this time.”

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

On this date in 1901, the future George V and Queen Mary visited Toronto. The arch below was constructed over Bay Street to welcome them.

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D.M. Fox @dmfox.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A hyrdro outage and life kind of got in the way of this, but I think I've finally been able to identify every member of the 1926 Toronto Maple Leafs Opening Day photo (it was also the christening of Maple Leaf Stadium along the shores of - yes - Lake ONTARIO). /1

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

On this date in 1979, archivist Joan Schwartz rediscovered the Armstrong, Beere and Hime panorama, a collection of photographs that provide an almost complete panorama of Toronto in 1856-57.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Would you like to hear more of Adam and Grayson's dulcet tones? Well, your beloved podcast hosts are available to give presentations on Toronto history to your organization or community group. Contact the Muddy York Speaking Bureau today at muddy_york@outlook.com

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Toronto the Good - that nickname has fallen out of fashion over the years, but it used to be quite common. This episode is about the man who first coined the term. His name was William Holmes Howland and he was running for mayor. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/d4ZXHuGT06b

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William Holmes Howland: The Mayor Who Wanted to Make Toronto the Good by Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On this date in 1832, the Worts and Gooderham windmill began operation. It was six storeys tall and located at the mouth of the Don River to catch winds that blew off the bay. Twelves men worked to build the mill and James Worts would record their level of drunkenness every time he docked their pay.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This was the period of the Seven Years War when New France was conquered by the British.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The inset map shows Toronto Bay. The island is called Toronto Peninsula (presquile de Toronto) because it was connected to the mainland until 1858. The numbers are depth readings in fathoms.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On this date in 1757, the Toronto shoreline was first detailed on a French map. It identifies the Credit River (Rivière au Credit), the Humber River (R. Toronto), Fort Rouillé on the Exhibition Grounds, and the Scarborough Bluffs (Les Grandes Ecores).

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On this date in 1973, Square One Shopping Centre opened in Mississauga.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On this date in 1913, Eugene O’Keefe died. He was the founder of O’Keefe Brewery, owner of O'Keefe House, and namesake of O’Keefe Lane.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How are you feeling about today's social media posts?

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On this date in 1760, Major Robert Rogers visited the former site of Fort Rouille. He reported that there were “about 300 acres of cleared lands ... well timbered with large oaks, hickories, maples and some poplars. The soil is clay and the deer are extremely plentiful.”

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this date in 1848, St. Michael’s Cathedral was consecrated by the Bishop of Montreal.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On this date in 1972, CITY-TV premiered on channel 79. This was the original CITY logo. It only lasted one year.

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Toronto Concert History: 65 years ago tonight - September 27, 1961 - Johnny Cash plays Massey Hall. SOLD OUT. First major Toronto show - he had played some smaller venues prior.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Toronto Joke of the Day Q: How many Torontonians does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: Five, one to screw in the lightbulb and four to talk about what a world-class event it was.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On this date in 1875, the Jubilee Riots took place when a Catholic procession was attacked by stone throwers at Queen and Spadina.

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Jeremy Hopkin @jeremyhopkin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society is presenting a special historical talk & social at the Amsterdam Brewhall, and you're invited! 😃 🗓️ Sunday, September 27 🕔 2pm -5pm 📍 45 Esandar Drive - Leaside, Toronto 🎟️ FREE #leaside #presentation #torontohistory #torontoevents #jeremyhopkin

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On this date in 1891, the saints used to name Toronto's wards were replaced with numbers. The saints would endure in the names of ridings and TTC stations.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On this date in 1976, Allan Road opened from Eglinton to Lawrence. It was originally supposed to be part of the Spadina Expressway until the project was cancelled.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Pitching was not the issue this year.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On this date in 1938, free rides were offered on the new PCC Streamliner streetcars. They went into service the following day.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On this date in 1887, William McMaster died. He was the namesake of McMaster Avenue and funded the creation of McMaster University.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On this date in 1893, six-year-old Vincent Massey laid the cornerstone for Massey Hall. Vincent was the grandson of Hart Massey who had funded its construction. In 1952, he would become the first Canadian-born Governor General.

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Toronto Club History: 35 years ago today - September 20, 1991 - Nirvana plays The Opera House. 2nd Toronto appearance.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

On this date in 1920, Loew’s Uptown Theatre opened on Yonge Street south of Bloor. Opening night included DW Griffith’s The Love Flower and a performance by the Frederick Arundel Orchestra.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On this date in 1879, the Credit Valley Railway was officially opened. It ran from Toronto to Milton.

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Jeremy Hopkin @jeremyhopkin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

127 years ago today, Toronto opened the doors to one of its most unmistakable landmarks, Old City Hall. Join us as we take a deep dive into the interesting history of Old City Hall in Episode 1689 of the Toronto Mike’d Podcast. #onthisday #1890s #torontomiked #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

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Old City Hall: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1689

In this 1689th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the official Toronto historian of the Toronto Mike'd podcast Jeremy Hopkin about Old City Hall. This episode is exactly 1:20:48. You can liste...

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On this date in 1899, Old City Hall was officially opened. However, for unknown reasons, contemporary reports referred to it as New City Hall.

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Jeremy Hopkin @jeremyhopkin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Todmorden Mills, 1880 Artist: George Robert Bruenech (1851-1916) Medium: Watercolour Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #1880s #art #toronto #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Okay, it was the Junior World Series, but it still counts. DM Fox, author of Howleyites, joins us to talk about one of the best baseball seasons in minor league history on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Onbpkhp2r6b

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How Toronto Won the World Series in 1926 w/DM Fox by Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast

Okay, it was the Junior World Series, but it still counts.In 1926, the Toronto Maple Leafs (they got the name first) went 109-57, winning the pennant by 8 games before sweeping the Louisville Colonels...

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Spacing @spacing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Peter MacCallum discovered a trove of images of Yonge Street on a November evening, 1965, by press photographer Nick Loek, capturing the nightlife mix of neon glamour, vitality, and sleaze on this busy strip at the time. spacing.ca/toronto/2026...

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Yonge Street, Evening, November 6, 1965 - Spacing Toronto

A few of weeks ago, while searching the Toronto Telegram online archive for aerial photos of the historic industrial waterfront, I came across a remarkable series of about 40 images from 1965 by Teleg...

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Adam Bunch @adambunch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Next Sunday! A new walking tour! Explore the history behind the statues of Queen's Park — with tales of murder, invasion, revolution & how that history gets told. Pay what you like!

The Statues of Queen's Park — A Walking Tour. Explore the, uh, complicated history behind Toronto's monuments with author Adam Bunch. Sunday, September 20 at 3pm. Meet by Queen Victoria's Statue (just east of the legislature's main entrance). Pay what you like!

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D.M. Fox @dmfox.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

100 years ago today, there was joy not just in Toronto over the Leafs clinching the International League pennant, but around the league itself because Toronto had ended Baltimore’s seven-year reign. The Leafs were headed to the Little World Series.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

George Chuvalo has died. Born on this day in 1937, he was a five-time Canadian heavyweight champion and twice fought Muhammad Ali. In 93 fights, he was never knocked down. Ali called him the toughest man he ever fought. He had 73 wins, 64 by knockout. RIP Champ. 📸 Toronto Sun

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

On this date in 1969, the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Concert was held at Varsity Stadium. It was a one-day, 12-hour event featuring John Lennon, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley, Alice Cooper and many others.

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