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Ed Mirvish

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

May 24: The Legacy of ‘Honest Ed’ Mirvish

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

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

Honest Ed’s closure brings Hollywood Canteen to midtown

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

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

Iconic Honest Ed’s sign comes down

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