Discover the untold story of Leslie Frost, the 'Silver Fox' and 'Old Man Ontario,' and the unlikely influence his barber wielded over Ontario's policy in the 1950s with Ontario Chronicle. From shaping the 401, the creation of Canada's first subway, to Metro Toronto itself, Frost's legacy is etched into the fabric of modern Ontario. But behind every great man is a good barber, and this is the tale of how an unelected barber's advice may have swayed government decisions. Dive into the peculiar relationship that helped make modern Ontario. Watch now to uncover the narrative of Leslie Frost and his barber's impact on the province's history.

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