Fun Facts – Know How, the blog of the Great Library

Bizarre Laws: They’ve Taken My Horses!

In this new series we are going to investigate some current (and still in force) laws that seem either quite outdated or downright silly in the current era. To do this, we will use our legislative research skills. First, we will trace back the law and see if we find any clear sense of legislative intent. Then we will note up the statute to see if any case law can shed some light onto why it might still be in force.

19th Century Winter Wonderland

While it certainly felt like winter a few weeks ago when we had a huge fall of snow for some in Ontario, and a few centimetres closer to Toronto (though Toronto itself barely saw any), the current rainy weather is making it feel more like spring. We thought this would be a perfect time to conjure up some winter scenery from the past that you can read while you cozy up near a fire with a warm beverage of your choice.

Two Dances at Osgoode Hall

Doors Open is happening in Toronto this coming weekend and Osgoode Hall is once again opening its doors to the public. The theme of this year’s event is Hidden Histories, where the public can uncover untold stories from across the city.

We thought this would be a great opportunity to share a little-known fact about the Great Library: it was the location of two balls (as far as we are aware), 122 years apart.