Lost Streets of Old Cabbagetown. Reed St.
Today's redeveloped Regent Park sits on the bones of the original Cabbagetown which was razed and redeveloped for the original Regent Park. Reed St was a working class street which was too short and didn't fit into the new urban plan. – at Vaughan, Ontario
44 Walmer in the 1940s and today.
Before Uno Prii's famour apartment building was constructed in in 1969.
Which do you prefer? – at Vaughan, Ontario
By 1962, radio was fighting against TV for people's attention. But the older generations probably still turned on the radio on a Saturday or Sunday evening and sat in their chair listening to the shows.
(Toronto Archives /personal collection).
Do you still listen to the radio? – at Vaughan, Ontario
Canada's First FM Stereo Station had its first offices on Bloor St at Balmuto ( SE corner ).
Today we know it as Virgin 99.9, I grew up knowing it as Mix 99.9. Originally though it was CFRB 99.9. A simulcast of CFRB 1010 ( which is still on the AM dial ). – at Vaughan, Ontario
Toronto Past retweeted
Rest well, David Marsden, legendary CKEY personality as #DaveMickie and the man behind #TheSpiritOfRadio at CFNY @the_edge.
Herewith some words from @alancross:
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Toronto Snap Shot: Bay St South of Richmond St.
Toronto Snap Shot: Bay St South of Richmond St.
Can you guess approximately what year this was taken ? ( Hint: the car on the left indicates the earliest possible date ).
Share in the comments 👇 – at Vaughan, Ontario
Toronto's Past Bars: 🍸
The Cork Room
220 Bay St - west side north of Wellington.
From 1949 to 1972 The Cork Room ( an off shoot of the Emerald Room ) was the gathering place for the Bay St crowd.
Full post in the photos – at Toronto, Ontario
What a difference 10 years makes.
Markham Rs & Bloor St W at the south east corner. I visited Mirvish Village this past weekend. Lots has changed.
I personally think they should have saved at least one sign.
( 2016 Photo: JFVoll / 2026 Photo: Victor Caratun ). – at Vaughan, Ontario
Toronto Past and Present: Keele and Dundas 1906 vs 2024.
I love the writing on the postcard:
Dear Cousin,
My book is pretty near filled
I only need about 30 more.
It is getting dark, so I cannot see to write.Anyway, it is time to stop.
Write soon.
A.M.F
Full post on 4th pic – at Vaughan, Ontario
232 Scarborough Rd. A photo postcard from my collection with a link to a prominent Canadian.
See the 4th pic for the full story. – at Vaughan, Ontario
Toronto Past and Present: College and Spadina nw corner 1870 vs 2026.
(📸 Toronto Public Library / Vic D Caratun Photo 2026 ) – at Vaughan, Ontario
Skydome and the surrounding downtown area 1993 vs 2026. So much has changed !
What's your favourite 90's memory ? Share in the comments ! 👇
Credit: @eaglehawkseyes
Courage by The Tragically Hip was blasting on every radio in 1993! – at Vaughan, Ontario






















































