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May 24: The Legacy of ‘Honest Ed’ Mirvish

May 10, 2018May 25, 2018 Streeter staff Ed Mirvish, Honest Ed's, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

S. Walter Stewart Library presents an in-depth discussion of the businessman-entrepreneur Ed Mirvish through all of his dealings in the worlds of his bargain department store, neighbourhood revival of Markham Street Village, theatres in Toronto and London

Hollywood Canteen at new location

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Honest Ed’s closure brings Hollywood Canteen to midtown

June 8, 2017October 16, 2019 Brian Baker Hollywood Canteen, Honest Ed's, posters

There’s one good thing about the end of Honest Ed’s: midtown is reaping the spoils of some of the niche stores like the Hollywood Canteen.

Honest Ed's sign

Iconic Honest Ed’s sign comes down

May 24, 2017August 1, 2017 Streeter staff demolition, Honest Ed's

Scenes from the removal of the Honest Ed’s sign on May 23, as demolition of the landmark retail outlet begins in earnest.