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- Kids sleeping on cots at the Wilkinson Open Air School. Outdoor educational facilities were established to help combat tuberculosis on the assumption fresh air and good ventilation would be beneficial to health, 1940s.
- The view from the stands, 1940s. Upvote Downvote.
- The Toronto snowstorm of December 11, 1944 is a contender for the worst of all time. Upvote Downvote.
- A snow-covered parking lot during the storm of 1944. Upvote Downvote.
That war impacted virtually every part of the world including Canada. 75 years after the World War II was formally ended by Japan's surrender, the conflict is still having an impact today....
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Apr 16, 2024 · Toronto’s contribution during World War II was instrumental in the ultimate victory of the Allied forces. The city’s historical significance in this event serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of both Torontonians and Canadians during a challenging period in our past.
Nov 11, 2019 · As combat raged overseas in both the First and Second World Wars, Toronto became one of the most important mobilization centres in the country — and with a population largely of British...
Apr 16, 2024 · Following World War II, Canada experienced a wave of immigration as people from all over the world sought new opportunities and a fresh start. Toronto, being one of the largest cities in Canada, became a melting pot of diverse cultures and ethnicities.
The Royal visit (King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the mother of Queen Elizabeth II) in Toronto in 1939 Footage of the parade along Yonge and Queen and Yonge intersection, Queen's Park drive by...
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Apr 16, 2024 · World War II and Post-war Reconstruction. During World War II, Toronto’s role and influence as a major urban center continued to grow. The city became a hub for wartime industries, with factories producing weapons, vehicles, and other supplies for the war effort.