For this episode, we welcome Mark Maloney, author of Toronto Mayors: A History of the City's Leaders, to talk about mayors who were brave, mayors who were charitable, mayors who were visionary and mayors who just got things done. Learn more about these Inspiring Mayors on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.

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Music:

The Westerlies - The Dover

The Royal York is the grand old dame of Toronto hotels. It was built as one of Canada's grand railway hotels and upon completion, it was the tallest building in the British Empire. It's hosted the Royal Family alongside performances by everybody from Jim Carrey to Tina Turner. Learn more about this Toronto landmark on the latest episode of Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.

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Music:

Theme Song: The Westerlies - Dover

Aaron Kenny - Gaiety in the Golden Age

Aaron Kenny - The Curious Kitten

Doug Maxwell Productions - 1940's Slow Dance

Chris Haugen - Fractal of Light

Brian Bolger - A Fool's Theme

Jamaican beef patties have become a regular part of Toronto's food landscape. But in 1985, patty vendors had to fight a government edict ordering them to change the name. This led to the Patty Wars. Learn about this piece of culinary history on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.

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Music:

The Westerlies - The Dover

Chris Haugen - Snowy Peaks

Joel Cummins - The Resolve

Brian Bolger - First Dream

Carmen Maria - Oh Fire

The Westerlies - Cooper Ave

Joel Cummins - Looping Ascent