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Dominion Day celebrations took place yesterday at Nathan Phillips Square as members of the guard at Fort York fired a cannon to celebrate Canada's 106(...)
Dominion Day celebrations took place yesterday at Nathan Phillips Square as members of the guard at Fort York fired a cannon to celebrate Canada's 106(...)

Dominion Day celebrations took place yesterday at Nathan Phillips Square as members of the guard at Fort York fired a cannon to celebrate Canada's 106(...)

Date7/1/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dominion Day celebrations took place yesterday at Nathan Phillips Square as members of the guard at Fort York fired a cannon to celebrate Canada's 106th birthday. Crowds at the civic square also saw a massed band concert in addition to wind-up festivities of the Metro International Caravan. Many others enjoyed the holiday by taking ferry to Toronto Island; visiting Ontario Place; Yonge St. mall and Woodbine Racetrack. Thousands of people attended the Queen's Park picnic.
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After performing military manoeuvres of the early 19th century, the Fort York Guard fired their muskets at the enemy yesterday in Nathan Phillips Squa(...)
After performing military manoeuvres of the early 19th century, the Fort York Guard fired their muskets at the enemy yesterday in Nathan Phillips Squa(...)
8/4/1975
Making amends, New York singer Mary O'Dowd autographs signs for fans arriving early for yesterday's Jay Day celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square. Sh(...)
Making amends, New York singer Mary O'Dowd autographs signs for fans arriving early for yesterday's Jay Day celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square. Sh(...)
10/7/1985
It's hats off to the heat. It was too hot for bearskins yesterday, especially after the march from Queen's Park to Nathan Phillips Square. o the order(...)
It's hats off to the heat. It was too hot for bearskins yesterday, especially after the march from Queen's Park to Nathan Phillips Square. o the order(...)
6/26/1977
Peruvian dancers Jorge Sande and Carmen Von-Gunten perform, in traditional costumes, in Canada Day celebrations yesterday at the Scarborough Civic Cen(...)
Peruvian dancers Jorge Sande and Carmen Von-Gunten perform, in traditional costumes, in Canada Day celebrations yesterday at the Scarborough Civic Cen(...)
6/30/1974
Three young girls perform the Highland Fling in front of an audience that includes Prime Minist ...
At Nathan Phillips Square, Metro International Caravan dancers entertained a crowd of 6,000, including Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. The Scottish Highland Fling.
2 July 1972
In National costume these pretty young ladies of the Russian-Canadian group took part in the celebrations at Regina
In National costume these pretty young ladies of the Russian-Canadian group took part in the celebrations at Regina
6/2/1945
About 80 persons gathered in Nathan Phillips Square yesterday to mourn 106 passengers and crew of a Libyan airliner shot down by the Israeli air force and to urge that Canada censure Israel
About 80 persons gathered in Nathan Phillips Square yesterday to mourn 106 passengers and crew of a Libyan airliner shot down by the Israeli air force and to urge that Canada censure Israel
2/25/1973
Cub Tribute: Members of the 83rd Toronto Cub Pack salute those who gave their life for Canada at a ceremony at Old Fort York yesterday
Cub Tribute: Members of the 83rd Toronto Cub Pack salute those who gave their life for Canada at a ceremony at Old Fort York yesterday
11/11/1989
Color and pageantry at Nathan Phillips
Color and pageantry at Nathan Phillips
7/4/1984
Standing on guard. Branch 15 Royal Canadian Legion members Jim Davidson, left, Reg Smith, middle, and Richard Felix prepare for Remembrance Day ceremo(...)
Standing on guard. Branch 15 Royal Canadian Legion members Jim Davidson, left, Reg Smith, middle, and Richard Felix prepare for Remembrance Day ceremo(...)
11/5/1991
Muskets at the ready, members of the Governor General's Horse Guard charge during battle drill at Fort York's Victoria Day Festival yesterday. About 5(...)
Muskets at the ready, members of the Governor General's Horse Guard charge during battle drill at Fort York's Victoria Day Festival yesterday. About 5(...)
5/19/1975
Watching international dancers in Nathan Phillips Square in the Dominion Day celebration Saturday, Effie Samios, 7, sits on Prime Minister Pierre Trud(...)
Watching international dancers in Nathan Phillips Square in the Dominion Day celebration Saturday, Effie Samios, 7, sits on Prime Minister Pierre Trud(...)
7/2/1972