Ward

Local

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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under the old ward system in Toronto, an area in the west-central part of the city, formerly populated by low-income immigrants from Europe.

Quotations

1964

The mayor is an astute Jewish lawyer from Augusta Avenue in what used to be called snootily "the ward". . . .

1967

[Caption] Outdoor used clothing market was a well-attended event in Toronto's "The Ward" around 1900.