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Vice-regal task, One of Ontario Lieutenant-Governor John Aird's first official tasks yesterday was opening of the new, $14-million head office buildin(...)
Vice-regal task, One of Ontario Lieutenant-Governor John Aird's first official tasks yesterday was opening of the new, $14-million head office buildin(...)

Vice-regal task, One of Ontario Lieutenant-Governor John Aird's first official tasks yesterday was opening of the new, $14-million head office buildin(...)

Date9/16/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Vice-regal task, One of Ontario Lieutenant-Governor John Aird's first official tasks yesterday was opening of the new, $14-million head office building of Royal Insurance Canada at 10 Wellington St. E. Here he checks 1880 display at desk of Rick McCormick, boiler and machinery underwriter with the company.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Eyes front! Medal-bedecked Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird inspects a guard of honor of OPP officers just prior to the opening of the Ontario Legi(...)
Eyes front! Medal-bedecked Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird inspects a guard of honor of OPP officers just prior to the opening of the Ontario Legi(...)
3/20/1984
Blind, deaf boy meets Lieutenant-Governor, Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird threw a party yesterday at Queen's Park for about 120 blind and deaf ch(...)
Blind, deaf boy meets Lieutenant-Governor, Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird threw a party yesterday at Queen's Park for about 120 blind and deaf ch(...)
5/16/1984
So long, linc, Outgoing Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander, left, is honored by former Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at a gala dinner(...)
So long, linc, Outgoing Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander, left, is honored by former Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at a gala dinner(...)
9/11/1991
Above, Virginia Aird, who attended with husband Hugh and father-in-law former lieutenant-governor John Black Aird, chats with Air Cadet Melissa Ross
Above, Virginia Aird, who attended with husband Hugh and father-in-law former lieutenant-governor John Black Aird, chats with Air Cadet Melissa Ross
2/23/1987
Ovation welcomes new chancellor Aird, John Black Aird, former lieutenant-governor of Ontario, acknowledges a standing ovation from the crowd at Convoc(...)
Ovation welcomes new chancellor Aird, John Black Aird, former lieutenant-governor of Ontario, acknowledges a standing ovation from the crowd at Convoc(...)
9/22/1986
The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante
The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante
3/15/1982
Marion gets message of love, Marion Hamilton, 70, is blind and deaf, so Lieutenant-Governor John Aird spelled I love you into her hand yesterday at th(...)
Marion gets message of love, Marion Hamilton, 70, is blind and deaf, so Lieutenant-Governor John Aird spelled I love you into her hand yesterday at th(...)
2/4/1985
Tie that binds, Stephanie LaForce, 13, of Gananoque, is visited by Lieutenant-Governor John Aird in the Hospital for Sick Children, where she is recov(...)
Tie that binds, Stephanie LaForce, 13, of Gananoque, is visited by Lieutenant-Governor John Aird in the Hospital for Sick Children, where she is recov(...)
4/24/1985
On the spot: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird answers questions about his job, and lack of a ceremonial uniform, from the young pages in the Ontario Legislature
On the spot: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird answers questions about his job, and lack of a ceremonial uniform, from the young pages in the Ontario Legislature
6/13/1984
Lest We Forget: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird, with Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton, left, has a right to take part in memorial services, but Trudeau, does not, reader says
Lest We Forget: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird, with Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton, left, has a right to take part in memorial services, but Trudeau, does not, reader says
11/11/1980
Framework for future: Former lieutenant-governor John Aird says the voices of the people have been heard and acted on
Framework for future: Former lieutenant-governor John Aird says the voices of the people have been heard and acted on
8/26/1985
Satisfied: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird, right, and Paul Martin, former cabinet minister, are among Chui's clients
Satisfied: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird, right, and Paul Martin, former cabinet minister, are among Chui's clients
9/15/1980