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York Mills station

Line 1 Yonge–University stationsRailway stations in Canada opened in 1973Use mdy dates from January 2023
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York Mills is a subway station on Line 1 Yonge–University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 4015 Yonge Street at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and York Mills Road in the neighbourhood of Hoggs Hollow.

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York Mills station
Wilson Avenue, Toronto

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N 43.744166666667 ° E -79.406666666667 °
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Wilson Avenue

Wilson Avenue
M2P 2E3 Toronto (North York)
Ontario, Canada
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Hoggs Hollow Disaster

The Hogg's Hollow disaster was a construction accident that occurred on March 17, 1960 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The incident resulted in the deaths of five Italian immigrant workers who were constructing a water main tunnel beneath the Don River in the Hogg's Hollow neighbourhood. The workers, known as "sandhogs", were trapped underground when a fire broke out in the tunnel, leading to a series of catastrophic events including flooding and cave-ins. The disaster exposed the hazardous working conditions faced by many immigrant labourers in the construction industry and became a catalyst for significant reforms in Ontario's labour laws and safety regulations. The victims were all recent immigrants from Italy, reflecting the wave of Italian immigration to Canada in the post-World War II era. Their deaths sparked public outrage and led to increased scrutiny of workplace safety practices, particularly in the construction sector. The tragedy prompted a coroner's inquest, a royal commission, and ultimately resulted in the most comprehensive overhaul of Ontario's labour laws in nearly four decades. The Hogg's Hollow disaster is remembered as a pivotal moment in Canadian labour history, marking a turning point in the treatment of immigrant workers and the enforcement of workplace safety standards. It led to the strengthening of unions, particularly among Italian-Canadian workers, and continues to be commemorated through memorials, including a plaque at the site and a commemorative quilt displayed at York Mills subway station.