The end of an era:

Toronto bids farewell to iconic Honest Ed’s store - The Globe and Mail

Memories, and a husk of a building, are all that will be left in short time after the discount retailer closes up for good. Over the years, the bargain-basement shop has catered to immigrants and the working class, reshaped life on Bloor and delighted passersby with its gimmicky signs - a testament to Ed Mirvish's personality and business acumen.(Globe and Mail)The end of an era: Toronto bids farewell to iconic Honest Ed’s store - The Globe and MailLINK TO FULL ARTICLE