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Walking the City of Toronto and beyond,sharing with the world my personal experiences and what inspires me.
A quote from Toronto's own Jane Jacob's:
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” ...
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A quote from Toronto's own Jane Jacob's:
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” ...
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Visiting Ernest Hemingway’s home in Havana, Cuba
Finca Vigía (meaning Lookout House) is a house in San Francisco de Paula Ward in Havana, Cuba which was once the residence of Ernest Hemingway.
Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. He was in Cuba at the time that he received notice.
The Old Man and the Sea, short heroic novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1952 and awarded the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. He was in Cuba at the time that he received notice.
The Old Man and the Sea, short heroic novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1952 and awarded the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
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Toronto Maple Leafs skunk interrupting the game.
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Top of the 6th inning interruption at game 4 of the IBL semi-final between Welland Fishercats and the hometown Toronto Maple Leafs at Christie Pits. Toronto would eventually go on to win 9-5 and advance to the finals against either London or the surprising Hamilton Cardinals.
Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. In search of her grave.
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Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", she has twice been placed ninth in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Franklin died at her home on August 16, 2018, aged 76. On anther note, as I entered the area where Althea’s crypt was located, please note her fathers crypt The Rev. C. L. Franklin who was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist. Known as the man with the "Million-Doll...
Jockey’s preparing for the running of the 163rd Queen’s Plate at Woodbine
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Jockey’s preparing for the running of the 163rd Queen’s Plate at Woodbine
Chipmunks collecting peanuts for the winter. Tobermory, Ontario.
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Camping in the 1979 Boler in Tobermory at Lands End.
4 alarm blaze at Dundas St. W. and Euclid. The men and women of Toronto Fire at their finest.
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Little Italy neighbourhood was engulfed with smoke Saturday May 7th. Toronto’s finest were working diligent in a well coordinated effort to control a stubborn roof file above a business on Dundas Street West. I was so impressed by the TFD in action.
A winter visit to Northern Dancer’s grave. Greatest thoroughbred of all time…
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The Dancer, in 1964, became the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby. He then became one of the most successful sires of the 20th century.
A walk around Richview Collegiate. High school of Joey Votto and Prime Minister Stephen Harper..
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The school was constructed in 1957 and opened in September 1958. Notable alumni Stephen Harper, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. Attended Richview from 1973 to 1978. Margo Timmins, lead singer of 1980s Canadian band Cowboy Junkies Joey Votto, MLB first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, 2010 NL MVP. Attended Richview from 1997 to 2002. Bob Weeks, TSN golf analyst, author and editor.
In search of the grave of the late, Terry Fox, Marathon of Hope and extraordinary Canadian.
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In 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, he embarked on an east to west cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$800 million has been raised in his name as of Apr...
A walk around Parkdale Collegiate Institute in Parkdale, Toronto. Founded in 1888.
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Parkdale High School opened in the Masonic Hall on Dowling Avenue in 1888. When the town of Parkdale was annexed to the City of Toronto a year later in 1889, Parkdale High School moved to its new residence on Jameson Avenue where it became the Jameson Avenue Collegiate Institute, and later the Jameson Collegiate Institute. In 1910, the school was renamed to its present name of Parkdale Collegia...
Visiting the grave of the late, great dancer, Gregory Hines.
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Gregory Oliver Hines was an American dancer, actor, choreographer, and singer. He is one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time. Duet on video… ‘There’s Nothing Better Than Love’ Luther Vandross and Gregory Hines
In search of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maude Montgomery’s grave in Cavendish, PEI.
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Lucy Maud Montgomery, OBE, writer (born 30 November 1874 in Clifton (now New London), PEI; died 24 April 1942 in Toronto, ON). Lucy Maud Montgomery is arguably Canada’s most widely read author. Her first novel, Anne of Green Gables (1908), became an instant best-seller. It has remained in print for more than a century, making the character of Anne Shirley a mythic icon of Canadian culture.
In search of Canada’s great author, Mordecai Richlers grave, Mt. Royal, Montreal.
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Mordecai Richler CC (January 27, 1931 - July 3, 2001) was a Canadian writer. His best known works are The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1959) and Barney's Version (1997).
In search of the late, great Leonard Cohen’s grave.
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Cohen was born on September 21, 1934, in a suburb of Montreal, Canada. Part of an intellectual, middle-class Jewish family, he was encouraged by his parents to pursue his interests in poetry and music and was also thoroughly immersed in Jewish theology and the stories of the Old Testament. In many ways, these early interests and influences provided the blueprints for much of his later work, whi...
A visit to the great and classy Montreal Canadien Jean Beliveau’s grave
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A visit to the great and classy Montreal Canadien Jean Beliveau’s grave
Storm moving in over the CN Tower tonight.
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Storm moving in over the CN Tower tonight.
In search of punk band Teenage Head’s lead singer Frankie Venom’s grave who died 13 years this month
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In search of punk band Teenage Head’s lead singer Frankie Venom’s grave who died 13 years this month
Perfect landing at Billy Bishop airport as seen from my sailboat, The Crawfish.
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Perfect landing at Billy Bishop airport as seen from my sailboat, The Crawfish.
Porter flight arriving at Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto Island as seen on the Hogtown’s sail boat.
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Porter flight arriving at Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto Island as seen on the Hogtown’s sail boat.
In search of Oscar Peterson’s grave. The greatest jazz pianist to many throughout the world.
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In search of Oscar Peterson’s grave. The greatest jazz pianist to many throughout the world.
Maria G cargo ship flying the flag from Malta and the RCYC Kawasind passenger ferry built in 1912.
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Maria G cargo ship flying the flag from Malta and the RCYC Kawasind passenger ferry built in 1912.
Matt Dusk rehearsing with his band at the Dufferin Gates bandshell at the CNE.
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Matt Dusk rehearsing with his band at the Dufferin Gates bandshell at the CNE.
My walk today around Leaside High School, Toronto. Graduates include Will Arnett, Margaret Atwood…
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My walk today around Leaside High School, Toronto. Graduates include Will Arnett, Margaret Atwood…
The raising of the Cherry Street Lift Bridge for the Malcon Marine Tug.
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The raising of the Cherry Street Lift Bridge for the Malcon Marine Tug.
Streets are once again coming to life along Richmond St. W. and Portland Avenue…
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Streets are once again coming to life along Richmond St. W. and Portland Avenue…
EURO 2020 Champions… Gli Azzurri. See LIVE celebrations going on now in Little Italy.
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EURO 2020 Champions… Gli Azzurri. See LIVE celebrations going on now in Little Italy.
Italy beats Spain in the Euro 2020 semi finals and what a celebration in Little Italy..
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Italy beats Spain in the Euro 2020 semi finals and what a celebration in Little Italy..
A walk around Lawrence Park Collegiate on this very hot day in Toronto. High school of Neil Young.
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A walk around Lawrence Park Collegiate on this very hot day in Toronto. High school of Neil Young.
Italy beats Belgium advances in quarterfinals of the Euro Cup 2020. Join me in the celebrations.
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Italy beats Belgium advances in quarterfinals of the Euro Cup 2020. Join me in the celebrations.
Where's Olivia Chow. She was there too Jarvis Collegiate. The Chinese girl with the huge spectacles. Four eyes ... She was fourteen. Olivia Chow had a huge crush on Karen Ann Johnson. Olivia hates Peter Chin's guts. Did you tell Jack Layton you were a lesbian before you had his kid? He has a right to know. Hope your mother dsoesn't find out. Chinese parents are very old fashioned about lesbian children Olivia. Don't worry. Karen won't find out you had love eyes for her in high school. Cum shot in Olivia's panties for Karen. Don't shoot your load in public Olivia. You're the mayor of Toronto now
I forgot. Jennifer Heuf and Rob Franklin are earning rental income from 327 Concord Avenue. If you rent from them please pay your rent in a timely manner and do not leave any dog shit on their property. Thank you. A chinese friend from Jarvis home room 10D. What happened to your kid brother Rob. Last time I saw him he was working as a mail clerk at Yonge and St Clair. Do you ever beat on your kid brother Rob. Peter Chin how do you know that Rob Franklin liked beating on his kid brother Martin? The same way you knew when I would come around that blind corner in the hall Dan Russell.
One afternoon in 1972 if memory serves me correctly Peter Chin was strolling down the corridor a few steps behind Rob Franklin who was Jennifer Heuf's boy friend at the time when, suddenly, the guy spins around and glares at me as if I was a rude smell. He doesn't have eyes in the back of his head so it must have been my rude odor. I was thinking to myself "I certainly hope he doesn't think Peter is an antisemite" Peter was 17, 1972. Have you tried taking a swim in Chester Ciupa's brand new 14 million dollar swimming pool. It was new back then. It's no longer brand new. It was featured in the Carrie remake of the Brian Depalma classic about how ignorant my mother was living in a shotgun shack at 667 Huron Street. Her name was Mo King Fay Chin. She was the actress Julianne Moore in the remake of the Brian dePalma 1976 classic. Peter remembers watching John Travolta in the movie. Peter was depressed so he thought going to a movie would cheer him up. Why don't you post some more videos about your high school so that I have them to remember my time there. I promise I won't post any embarrassing comments about the school. Don't use the pool. It may still have some of Chester Ciupa's homosexual Love Potion #9 in the pool water from 1972. Corey Copland should clip his toe nails. That's just god awful Cory. Corey Copland was getting a kiss on the cheek for telling Karen what I was doing in pool class. How do I know this Dan Russell of the Psychic Society of Toronto located at 891B Yonge Street 1973. Peter must be a psychic savant or just in love. Not with you Russell ... With Karen.
He is buried in OAKVILLE ONTARIO CANADA
I went to Jesse Ketchum PS. Went to the island school for a week in the year 2000. Had so much fun.
Do you have plan of York cemetery?
I went to his grave 3 days ago and I was jealous you didnt go to park lawn cemetery first like I did 😂
Jaak Parn was an ASS HOLE. I was his student in 1967-68 at Birchmount. C.I. He was a stupid person. signed...Keith.
He was one of my favorites I wish I could have met him
Hi there. Please I'd like to use a few seconds of your video in an upcoming documentary. Do I have your permission?
I went to JCI in the late 2000-s. Glad to see that the building is preserved to this day. Replacing the old widows with suicide-proof windows was ridiculous. If you were really intent of throwing yourself out of a window, you would throw yourself from the third floor, not from the second, or practically first floor. I guess some corrupt official in TDSB made money off of this bullshit, and got away with it, and our school was left to suffer with the consequences. The older windows from the 1920s were much more elegant.
What an armpit of a school. I HATED going there, from 1967 through 1971. Horrible people, horrible teachers. There was a Narc planted as a teacher ("Mr. Spink"). Elitist snobs abounded here during that time. Maybe still is the case? So many cliques. And the cheerleaders - omg what a joke.
Vice Regent, a son of Northern Dancer. His race career was shortened by an injury unfortunately.
St. Peter's Church. Erindale Mississauga, Ontario Canada.
So Frankie is buried at White Chapel. I'm watching a TVO documentary on the band and the 3 remaining members, 2 now I believe, went to visit him and it looked like White Chapel but I wasn't 100% sure.
I forgot to mention Gord Lewis died a couple of years ago at the hand of his son but if you're a Teenage Head fan you know this.
That’s correct. White Chapel overlooking Ancaster
@@holdenmcgroin4532 It's in White Chapel Cemetery. Look to the South-East portion. There's a sign that says "Garden Of The Good Sheppard". Then look for a tree that has two small "benches" and it says "Always Near" on one of them. Hope that helps !!!
is the cemetery open to the general public? i tried contacting the cemetery, they emailed me and said its "open for families to visit" and wouldnt mention anything further when I inquired about the public visiting.
Well, if you need a public urinal...
Winfield farms is/was local to me. A shame to see it so barren and empty. We used to drive past a couple days a week and now its overpriced slap together junk. You would think out of respect for the horses and EP, people could at least close the gate where the horses are at rest...
Respect to Winfield Farms. Sold the land but ensured that some of the land, a few buildings and the graves of the horses that made the and Canadian thoroughbred racing remained honored.
I agree 👍 that he was the greatest who ever raced.
Yeah, influential, 15, 20 years ago
He wasn’t really a Leaf legend, but beautiful video. Thanks from a Toronto native
Big Jean - nothing but class. I watched him against the Leafs in the 60's and he was just a superb player and competitor. Win or lose.
Also add another 300 million to the cost of the Dome because of the 2023-2024 renovations
was wondering why CN Tower is dead. But I guess Covid restrictions must of been closed.
I thought he was buried in a landfill site.
He would have contaminated the site.
Great video, for some reason I thought he was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in a Mausoleum.
He doesn't get his flowers, I wish you got closer to headstone to see it better
He the real legend ❤
Interesting to see someone get in there. They used to staff it with security when I tried. Maybe I have to try a different date?
One of the most well preserved and honored places in the Havana area that I have seen. Nice coverage
Great post HTW!!
The Stan Musial of Canada.
My father raced horses and had several grandsons of northern dancer. We live in maryland where northern dancer retired and studded…..I just laid to rest our last thoroughbred who was a great grandson of northern dancer….he was spicy just like his great grandfather…it ripped my heart out even though he was 29 years old…. My dad bought him when I was 17…. I met northern dancer when I was 11…he was acting up and I remembered putting my hand gently on him and he calmed….letting a little girl love on him for a few minutes…. I love you my Class Performer always
20th C greatest? Come on man!
Very interesting! That's quite a collection of books, as well as trophy kills 😳
I caught my schoolbus, at the SE corner of Windfield Farms in Oshawa. The horses were always there in the morning, I thought nothing of it, it was just a normal day to me. But sad now to see Windfield Farms gone, but I'm proud that the gravesite of Northern Dancer has been maintained and it can be visited at any time. Northern Dancer made Canada proud, he was the first Canadian horse to win the Kentucky Derby. He was the greatest stud horse in history, earning over $40 million by 1981!
TWO OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE IN ETERNITY 🥰♥️🌹💯🎉RIP G.H
Northern Dancer was the greatest, because he changed the course of the thoroughbreds. His bloodlines are everywhere, now it is hard to find a great racehorse who hasn't Northern Dancer in their pedigree. He was 14.2 hands, the size of a riding pony. He had to have a pit dug in the mounting shed because he was so small and the mares were a lot taller than him. So the mares were stood at a lower level than he was for the safely of both animals. He had a huge character, a bit aggressive and unpredictable. No horse has done more to advance the Breed in the 20th / 21st century than Northern Dancer.
I saw this place on Google maps . Nice tour ... Northern Dancer looks like the Godolphin Arabian ! Little size & huge character ... 🌈🐴🌈
Northern Dancer ran a very game Kentucky Derby.
I vote for Secretariat. He ran the triple crown, breaking track record in each. 50 years later, no horse has bested Secretariat's records. In the Belmont he showed the world what he could do---beating four other horses by 31 lengths. No other horse has even come close to his Belmont record. On the day of the 1973 Belmont, God whispered to Secretariat "this is your time. Show 'em what you can do." And Secretariat did. He flew on the racetrack. Had Turcott not changed his position while on Secretariat's back, Secretariat would have continued running until his heart burst, and dying while he did what he loved best.
I acknowledge that Secretariat was indeed a great horse. But Northern Dancer is from my home town, and so I must defer to him. I visit his gravesite every now and then, and I marvel at his heritage and what he accomplished.
Secretariat has Northern Dancer in his bloodline
Saw him in LGA airport years ago
Legend lives on forever 💞 This lagand is my inspiration 🙌 ❤️ Frozen in time wow ⏲️ 🙌 ❤️
Sekretariat
Yes, another beautiful horse Secretariat! But Northern Dancer is in my hometown, and so I am prejudiced, he is a hero to me!
@@LRyan-li9wr Hes more famous,I think
Thank you for this. The sunshine was God saying thank you 🙏
The classiest man ever to play hockey RIP Jean Beliveau.
Salute the guy, he danced and also sang in sync with Luther on this sound track as if they shared vocal codes.
I have always said it. He put curse on the leafs to never win a cup again, and too it to his grave.
How do you unbreak that curse?
@@raylouison7571 get better owners and management! LOL
He has one 20-goal season with the Leafs. Had a career-high 47-point season also.
Me too