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Ed Mirvish, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded Honest Ed's (born 1914)

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Ed Mirvish

American-Canadian businessman

Sir Yehuda Edwin "Honest Ed" Mirvish, was an American-Canadian businessman, philanthropist and theatrical impresario who lived in Toronto, Ontario. He is known for his flagship business, Honest Ed's, a landmark discount store in downtown Toronto, and as a patron of the arts,…
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Honest Ed's

Discount store in Toronto, Canada

Honest Ed's was a landmark discount store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was named for its proprietor, Ed Mirvish, who opened the store in 1948 and oversaw its operations for almost 60 years until his death in 2007. The store continued to operate until it permanently closed on…
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