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The North York Historical Society is excited to have renowned author Adam Bunch present The Toronto Book of Love, that shares fascinating true tales of romance, marriage, and lust: From the scandalous love affairs of the city’s early settlers to the prime minister’s wife partying with rock stars on her anniversary; from First Nations marriage ceremonies to a pastor wearing a bulletproof vest to perform one of Canada’s first same-sex weddings. Home to adulterous movie stars, faithful rebels, and heartbroken spies, Toronto has been shaped by crushes, jealousies, and flirtations.
The Toronto Book of Love explores the evolution of the city from a remote colonial outpost to a major modern metropolis through the stories of those who have fallen in love among its ravines, church spires, and skyscrapers.
The North York Historical Society, in partnership with the North York Central Library is pleased to bring former CBC producer, Mark Bulgutch, to present his latest book, How Canada Works. Co-authored with Peter Mansbridge, How Canada Works uncovers first-person stories about the unique people and professions that make Canada work.
From the high school principal in British Columbia mentoring the next generation, to the chief of the Neskantaga First Nation fighting for better resources for his northern Ontario community, to air traffic controllers and midwives, the book celebrates how we are greater than the sum of our parts by championing the people that make our country great.
Mark Bulgutch is a journalist, educator, speaker, and author, who has won fourteen Gemini Awards, four RTDNA Awards, the Canadian Journalism Foundation Award of Excellence, and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Gold Ribbon Award. He lives in Toronto.
As seating is limited, please register for the event below. There is no charge for tickets.