The 15th annual Toronto History Lecture will be held online via Zoom on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:30 pm EDT. We hope you will join us! The event is free to attend, but you must register. (It will be recorded, so if your schedule or time zone doesn’t accommodate 7:30, you can time-shift.) This year’s...

Scarcity remains in the memory of those who lived during the World War II era. Sugar was a staple that was rationed by government proclamation from 1942 to 1947. It was a key ingredient in preserves, baked items, and favourite family dishes. Advertising of sugar during this period used messaging that reflected the societal values...