STORIED TORONTO Here we present stories and articles of Natural, Built and Cultural Heritage in the Greater Toronto Area. IMAGES FROM OUR ARCHIVES THA will include on this web page, pictures of the Toronto of the past, which we have in our archives and which we have converted to the web. Images From Our…
Here we list websites and publications which in the opinion of the Webmasters are meritorious and which may be of interest either to our members or to the public. THE WARD While there are many good books published on early Toronto history, we find that the book “The Ward”, published in 2015 is particularly praiseworthy.…
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: June is busting out all over! Canada Day is just about upon us and Toronto is hosting World Pride! Well, why should the Gays be the only proud ones? We should be proud and loud about our city’s great and diverse history and heritage. What are we doing to let everyone in the…
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: Did the Earth move for you? Did you feel it? As I write this, the World has shifted from Summer to Autumn and change is in the air. Looking forward, we await two of the wonders of Fall – Mother Nature’s great painting of the fields and forests in all the vibrant colours…
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: ‘TIS THE SEASON!!.. Yes, January has come and gone and with its passing the last of the New Year’s resolutions are all but consigned to the trash bin. One resolution we hope you have not discarded is your commitment to the history and heritage of Toronto. With preservation issues swirling about the halls…
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: Time MARCHES on! Yes, we have passed the Ides of March [ Caesar Beware! – “I told him, Julie, don’t go…” ] and the first quarter of the year is about to become history. How much is our contribution to that history in Toronto? With Spring and Summer comes the influx of tourists…
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: Well, June has busted out all over and Canada Day is fast upon us. Not only is it a day of celebration of our great nation, it represents the mid-point in 2015! I know many of you will be kicking back by the backyard pool or the beach and hoisting a cool one…
October 26: The Toronto Scottish Regiment will be receiving a new Battle Honour in recognition of the Reserve Unit’s contribution to the Afghan Conflict, on October 26, 2015 in the presence of HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. Select THA members will be attending and will duly report on the event in a subsequent newsletter.…
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: Things are Falling into place. Summer has sped past us and Autumn is upon us like a ton of bricks! [ speaking of that – see below ]. Time for us to start fi ring on all cylinders, get ourselves in gear and head down the road toward 2016, full throttle… While planning…
Again, there are almost too many events and activities related to history/heritage and our member groups to list at any one time. We encourage everyone to check out the links and websites of member groups and those others associated with Toronto’s history for full details. JANUARY January 16, 23, 30 Events for the Community…