Book Reception: Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks

Celebrate the release of Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks and discover the people and power struggles that helped build modern Toronto. About this Event Behind Toronto’s postwar skyline lies a gripping story of the people and power struggles that helped build the modern city. Join Museum of Toronto for a reception celebrating the release of Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks: The Men Who Built Modern Toronto in the 1960s–70s by Gilberto Fernandes, published by James Lorimer & Company. Discover the stories of union leaders, immigrant workers, mobsters, and politicians who clashed for control of Toronto’s booming construction industry—and the lasting impact they had on the city we know today. Guests can purchase a copy of the book from the Spacing Store and explore more of Toronto’s unexpected histories in The T.O. You Don’t Know exhibition. Light refreshments will be available. About the Exhibition The T.O. You Don't Know invites visitors to look beyond familiar narratives and discover the hidden histories, overlooked voices, and unexpected stories that have shaped Toronto. Through photographs, artifacts, maps, and multimedia experiences, the exhibition reveals a city that is more complex, surprising, and diverse than many people realize. About Musem of Toronto Founded in 2015, Museum of Toronto is a growing City Museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the diverse histories of the city. Museum of Toronto’s exhibitions, content, and experiences aim to inspire curiosity and foster deeper connections to our collective histories. With exhibition space at 401 Richmond Street West, partnerships with institutions across the city and a growing digital library of Toronto histories, Museum of Toronto offers a wide range of programming that is accessible to all.