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:
globalnews.ca/news/12075652/…
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



















































