With all the snow coming down in #Toronto, I hope they can survive without the #army being called in again. 40cm was what made Mayor Lastman call it in back in ‘99

#snowstorm99 #caf #canadianarmedforces #mellastman #fortycentimetres #toronto #yyz #gta

Mayor Mel Lastman and the Canadian Army dug Toronto out from the snow 26 years ago today - Jan 14, 1999

#OnThisDay #OTD #1990s #snow #mellastman #mayormel #snowday #megacity #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign

A group of people gather outside in winter gear.

People outdoors watch a tv placed on a bed frame.

An indoor lineup of people being greeted by officials.

#TBT Jan 1, 2003. #TentCity protestors disrupt #Toronto mayor #mellastman levee after Brian Boyd dies. TV placed on iron bed frame to show footage of Brian. When protestors enter city hall the mayor gives them keys…2