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- As a post-war industrial center, Toronto underwent a rapid process of development, evolving from a modest city into a thriving metropolis. The development of Toronto as an industrial center was characterized by its transformation from an agricultural and trading hub into a hub of manufacturing and industry.
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Toronto had been the junior partner in Canadian business to Montreal historically. This changed as Toronto grew rapidly after World War II. Another factor was the growing nationalist movement in Quebec, particularly with the 1976 success of the Parti Québécois, which systematically alienated Anglophone businesses. By 1995, Toronto controlled ...
Apr 16, 2024 · By the end of the 1930s, the Great Depression had finally come to an end with the outbreak of World War II. Toronto had weathered the storm and emerged stronger, thanks to the resilience and determination of its residents.
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.
Apr 16, 2024 · Exploration by European Settlers. European exploration of Toronto began in the 17th century when French explorers first arrived in the region. The French established fur trading posts and formed alliances with local Indigenous tribes, including the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee.
- 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.
Aug 24, 2020 · The Second World War led to fundamental changes to Canada, ushering in a new country forged by a generation’s service and sacrifice.
Nov 11, 2019 · In 1943, Toronto experienced an extreme coal shortage, according to the city. Canada's fuel controller requested that all Canadian homes not be hotter than just over 18 C to conserve...
