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"Transport and infrastructure", "text": "Yonge Street, built by the Queen's Rangers for Simcoe, was completed; sources give February 16 or February 20, 1796.", "path": "/blog/yonge-street-history", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/yonge-street-history" }, { "year": "1796", "month": 7, "day": 20, "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "Peter Russell took over as administrator of Upper Canada after Simcoe left, and he kept the seat of government at York.", "path": "/blog/peter-russell", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/peter-russell" }, { "year": "1797", "month": 6, "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "The first parliament of Upper Canada met at York.", "path": "/blog/peter-russell", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/peter-russell" }, { "year": "1803", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Buildings and places", "text": "Lieutenant Governor Peter Hunter set aside the land 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"William Lyon Mackenzie published the first issue of the Colonial Advocate at Queenston, and he moved the paper to York in November.", "path": "/blog/william-lyon-mackenzie", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/william-lyon-mackenzie" }, { "year": "1826", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Communities", "text": "The First Baptist Church was founded in Toronto by twelve formerly enslaved people led by Washington Christian.", "path": "/blog/black-history-toronto-underground-railroad", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/black-history-toronto-underground-railroad" }, { "year": "1827", "month": 3, "day": 15, "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Business and institutions", "text": "King's College, the forerunner of the University of Toronto, was created by royal charter.", "path": "/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-the-university-of-toronto-from-its-founding-to-its-modern-day-prominence-as-a-world-renowned-educational-institution", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-the-university-of-toronto-from-its-founding-to-its-modern-day-prominence-as-a-world-renowned-educational-institution" }, { "year": "1830", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Communities", "text": "Joseph Bloor and William Botsford Jarvis divided land into residential lots that became the village of Yorkville.", "path": "/blog/yorkville-toronto-a-haven-of-luxury-culture-and-sanitized-sophistication", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/yorkville-toronto-a-haven-of-luxury-culture-and-sanitized-sophistication" }, { "year": "1832", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Business and institutions", "text": "James Worts and William Gooderham built a windmill and grist mill on the Toronto waterfront, the start of the Gooderham and Worts firm.", "path": "/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-torontos-distillery-district-and-its-transformation-into-a-vibrant-cultural-hub", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-torontos-distillery-district-and-its-transformation-into-a-vibrant-cultural-hub" }, { "year": "1834", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "People", "text": "William Lyon Mackenzie was chosen by his fellow councillors as the first mayor of Toronto.", "path": "/blog/william-lyon-mackenzie", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/william-lyon-mackenzie" }, { "year": "1834", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "Toronto's police force was founded when the city was incorporated.", "path": "/blog/the-evolution-of-toronto-police-uniforms-tracing-the-rich-history-of-law-enforcement-attire-in-the-modern-era", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/the-evolution-of-toronto-police-uniforms-tracing-the-rich-history-of-law-enforcement-attire-in-the-modern-era" }, { "year": "1834", "month": 3, "day": 6, "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "York was incorporated as the City of Toronto and took the name Toronto.", "path": "/history/overview", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/history/overview" }, { "year": "1835", "month": 3, "day": 9, "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "Toronto retained five full-time constables, about one officer for every 1,850 residents.", "path": "/blog/the-evolution-of-toronto-police-uniforms-tracing-the-rich-history-of-law-enforcement-attire-in-the-modern-era", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/the-evolution-of-toronto-police-uniforms-tracing-the-rich-history-of-law-enforcement-attire-in-the-modern-era" }, { "year": "1837", "month": 12, "day": 7, "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "Government forces broke up the rebellion led by William Lyon Mackenzie at Montgomery's Tavern on Yonge Street.", "path": "/blog/rebellion-of-1837-toronto", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/rebellion-of-1837-toronto" }, { "year": "1838", "month": 4, "day": 12, "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "Samuel Lount and Peter Matthews were hanged in the courtyard of the Toronto jail after being convicted of treason.", "path": "/blog/rebellion-of-1837-toronto", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/rebellion-of-1837-toronto" }, { "year": "1839", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "People", "text": "John Strachan was appointed the first Anglican bishop of Toronto.", "path": "/blog/john-strachan", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/john-strachan" }, { "year": "1841", "month": 12, "day": "", "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Transport and infrastructure", "text": "Toronto's streets were first lit by gas lamps.", "path": "/blog/toronto-hydro-history", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/toronto-hydro-history" }, { "year": "1843", "month": 6, "day": 8, "era": "1793 to 1850", "theme": "Business and institutions", "text": "The official opening of 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"https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/royal-ontario-museum-toronto-discover-the-rich-history-and-artistic-treasures-of-canadas-premier-cultural-institution" }, { "year": "2010", "month": 10, "day": "", "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "Canada finalized the CAD 145 million settlement of the Toronto Purchase and Brant Tract claims with the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation.", "path": "/blog/toronto-purchase-1787", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/toronto-purchase-1787" }, { "year": "2013", "month": 3, "day": 25, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Transport and infrastructure", "text": "Area code 437 was introduced as an overlay on 416 and 647.", "path": "/blog/area-codes-416-647-437-942", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/area-codes-416-647-437-942" }, { "year": "2013", "month": 7, "day": 8, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Nature and environment", "text": "Toronto Pearson recorded more than 90 millimeters (3.5 inches) of rain 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"/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-toronto-subway-from-inception-to-modern-expansion", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-toronto-subway-from-inception-to-modern-expansion" }, { "year": "2019", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Culture and sport", "text": "The Toronto Raptors won their first NBA title by defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.", "path": "/blog/the-remarkable-history-of-the-toronto-raptors-from-humble-beginnings-to-nba-dominance", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/the-remarkable-history-of-the-toronto-raptors-from-humble-beginnings-to-nba-dominance" }, { "year": "2021", "month": 5, "day": 11, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Communities", "text": "The census counted 2,794,356 people in the City of Toronto, 2.3 percent more than in 2016.", "path": "/blog/toronto-a-multilingual-city-with-diverse-spoken-languages", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/toronto-a-multilingual-city-with-diverse-spoken-languages" }, { "year": "2021", "month": 7, "day": 14, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "Toronto City Council voted 17 to 7 to rename Dundas Street and other city assets that bear the name.", "path": "/blog/exploring-the-fascinating-history-of-dundas-toronto-from-its-early-beginnings-to-its-modern-day-charm", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/exploring-the-fascinating-history-of-dundas-toronto-from-its-early-beginnings-to-its-modern-day-charm" }, { "year": "2021", "month": 11, "day": 25, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Culture and sport", "text": "Massey Hall reopened after its renovation with a concert by Gordon Lightfoot.", "path": "/blog/massey-hall-history", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/massey-hall-history" }, { "year": "2022", "month": 4, "day": 26, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Business and institutions", "text": "The board of governors approved the name Toronto Metropolitan University for the institution formerly known as Ryerson University.", "path": "/blog/egerton-ryerson", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/egerton-ryerson" }, { "year": "2023", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "People", "text": "Olivia Chow became the city's first Chinese Canadian mayor.", "path": "/blog/the-multifaceted-immigration-history-of-toronto-from-early-settlers-to-global-metropolis", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/the-multifaceted-immigration-history-of-toronto-from-early-settlers-to-global-metropolis" }, { "year": "2023", "month": 11, "day": "", "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Transport and infrastructure", "text": "Buttonville Municipal Airport in Markham closed.", "path": "/blog/toronto-has-how-many-airports", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/toronto-has-how-many-airports" }, { "year": "2023", "month": 11, "day": 14, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Government and law", "text": "Council renamed Yonge-Dundas Square as Sankofa Square and paused the renaming of Dundas Street itself.", "path": "/blog/exploring-the-fascinating-history-of-dundas-toronto-from-its-early-beginnings-to-its-modern-day-charm", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/exploring-the-fascinating-history-of-dundas-toronto-from-its-early-beginnings-to-its-modern-day-charm" }, { "year": "2024", "month": "", "day": "", "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Buildings and places", "text": "Cabbagetown Southwest, the last residential section of the district, was designated as a heritage conservation district.", "path": "/blog/cabbagetown-toronto-exploring-the-historic-and-vibrant-neighborhood", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/cabbagetown-toronto-exploring-the-historic-and-vibrant-neighborhood" }, { "year": "2025", "month": 4, "day": 26, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Transport and infrastructure", "text": "Area code 942 began as an overlay on 416, 437, and 647.", "path": "/blog/area-codes-416-647-437-942", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/area-codes-416-647-437-942" }, { "year": "2025", "month": 5, "day": 10, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Buildings and places", "text": "A grand opening event marked the new North Market building at St. Lawrence Market.", "path": "/blog/st-lawrence-market-history", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/st-lawrence-market-history" }, { "year": "2025", "month": 7, "day": 18, "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Nature and environment", "text": "About 20 hectares (50 acres) of Biidaasige Park opened on the new mouth of the Don River.", "path": "/blog/toronto-harbour-and-waterfront-history", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/toronto-harbour-and-waterfront-history" }, { "year": "2025", "month": 12, "day": "", "era": "1951 to today", "theme": "Transport and infrastructure", "text": "The Finch West light rail line, Line 6, opened to customers.", "path": "/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-toronto-subway-from-inception-to-modern-expansion", "page_url": "https://historyoftoronto.ca/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-toronto-subway-from-inception-to-modern-expansion" } ]