A lot of Murdoch Mysteries is based on real history.

Daphne Caruana Galizia, too, wanted one very simple thing for her beloved Malta – to be just a normal country, and for that, she was killed. theshiftnews.com/2024/03/01/opi…

#Malta's heritage has been stolen. It was only announced after we sent questions to Heritage Malta for an explanation. The government agency was hiding the theft. theshiftnews.com/2024/04/06/her…

Before the Bata Shoe Museum, this house stood on the southwest corner of Bloor Street West and St. George Street. This photo was taken #OnThisDay in 1924 ow.ly/tWOa50Rir5R #OTD #TOHistory #TorontoArchives

A guerrilla art movement has been playing out on the streets of Toronto for decades... We'll spend an evening exploring the city's sticker art scene & its little-known history during The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History: bizarretoronto.com

West Coast Haida artist, Bill Reid's, "Children of the Raven" in 1977

Next Tuesday! We’re going to be talking miraculous cures, bizarre contraptions and ridiculous rackets with three of my favourite Toronto history writers: @jbcurio, K Taylor & toronTO! Learn more & get your tix: bizarretoronto.com

Where was your go-to Knob Hill Farms?

The National Film Board’s “Farewell Oak Street” in 1953 about Regent Park in Toronto

On this date in 1873, John George offered his 165-acre farm known as High Park to Toronto - "Having by dint of perseverance and integrity made nearly sufficient to retire from business upon, and having spent nearly all my earnings in improving and beautifying High Park ...

On this day in 1884, a parade was held through the streets of downtown to celebrate Toronto's semi-centennial (50th anniversary). The parade included half a dozen bands, the fire department, the York Pioneers and historical tableaus of important moments in the city's history.

Bee Gees acapella of "How deep is your love" might be better than the original version (1998)

Runnymede theatre on Bloor in 1998

The Simpson’s ‘Homer Simpson’ would be named after this Canadian. Main Centre, Saskatchewan born and raised Mennonite, Homer Groening, in the 1960s. Homer’s son, Matt, would create the tv show, The Simpsons. Matt would name Homer after his father, Maggie and Lisa after his

The view North up Bay towards ‘Old’ City Hall in 1904 after the great fire. c/o City of Toronto Archives.

On this date in 1816, stagecoach service began between the town of York and Niagara. The fare for the 17-hour run was $5 per person. "The baggage is to be considered at the risk of the owner."

25 years ago today - October 4, 1999 - Play De Record & Traxx are busted for selling mix tapes. If you haven't seen the doc - recommended - it's streaming on Prime.

On this date in 1856, train service began between Toronto and Montreal along the Grand Trunk Railway. A one-way fare cost $10 for first class and $8 for second class. The journey took a mere 14 hours.

For a minute there…Thom Yorke LOST HIS HEAD!!! 💥 After one DOUCHE-CANOE had a political rant, Thom Yorke walked offstage but he eventually came back to perform this heavenly version of KARMA POLICE! One of my all time favourite Radiohead songs. 👮‍♂️❤️⚡️🐓 #ThomYorke #Radiohead

On July 12, 1855, some drunk clowns got into a massive brawl with a bunch of firefighters at a Toronto brothel. By the next day, several firefighters were beaten and the circus was burned to the ground. This is the story of Toronto's Firemen And Clown Brothel Riot. 🧵1/8