He became interim Liberal leader upon the death of Sir Wilfrid Laurier in 1919, "ascending higher on the political pyramid than any other Cape Bretoner before or since."
Subsequently, he was Solicitor General in Mackenzie King's first cabinet and in 1923 was appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.
On June 11, 1951, a credit union opened on Pitt Street pioneered by George Walker, Jerry Rendell, and William O'Toole.
In 1998 the Tim Horton's on Park road in Florence gained minor media attention as thousands flocked to the coffee shop to see a supposed picture of Jesus on an exterior wall.
[4] The somewhat famous "Lick-A-Chick" (a fried chicken restaurant) is located in Florence, and is a popular tourist destination spot.