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Closing of Don Valley Parkway above, creates inconvenience and frustration, reader says
Closing of Don Valley Parkway above, creates inconvenience and frustration, reader says

Closing of Don Valley Parkway above, creates inconvenience and frustration, reader says

Date7/4/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Closing of Don Valley Parkway above; creates inconvenience and frustration; reader says. And it will be closed again this weekend.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115096F
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Flooding Don creates traffic chaos, Southbound Don Valley Parkway traffic inches its way toward the Bloor St
2/14/1984
Two-airport systems create inconvenience and added costs, says MPP Charles Godfrey, above, chairman of People or Planes
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9/25/1975
Trouble spot: Harbor commission officials say the Keating Channel, pictured above, which carries water from the Don River, should be dredged to help prevent flooding of the Don Valley Parkway
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8/27/1986
It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
11/12/1971
Don Valley parkway is among expressways that are far safer than the less efficient city streets of Toronto, says John Bates in accompanying letter. He says expressways relieve traffic ongestion
Don Valley parkway is among expressways that are far safer than the less efficient city streets of Toronto, says John Bates in accompanying letter. He says expressways relieve traffic ongestion
11/10/1971
He's furious: Scarborough businessman Bob Tutton is angry about an amendment to the federal Excise Tax Act which he says increases the cost of his goods to consumers, creates more bureaucracy and jacks up Canada's inflation rate
He's furious: Scarborough businessman Bob Tutton is angry about an amendment to the federal Excise Tax Act which he says increases the cost of his goods to consumers, creates more bureaucracy and jacks up Canada's inflation rate
8/7/1981
Last Resort: Ken Maynard, who moves property for vendors by putting it on the auction block, says the sales method creates urgency where none exists.
Last Resort: Ken Maynard, who moves property for vendors by putting it on the auction block, says the sales method creates urgency where none exists.
11/14/1991
Don Valley parkway already is jammed at hours, and Metro Chairman Albert Campbell says an extension to Steeles Ave
Don Valley parkway already is jammed at hours, and Metro Chairman Albert Campbell says an extension to Steeles Ave
4/17/1973
There is only one Don Knight although mirror creates an illusion. Happily contemplating wins in upcoming North American and world skating
There is only one Don Knight although mirror creates an illusion. Happily contemplating wins in upcoming North American and world skating
2/2/1967
Polished look: Lou Myles, above, creates, left, a black and white suit, $895, worn with a striped shirt, $110, and silk tie, $80.
Polished look: Lou Myles, above, creates, left, a black and white suit, $895, worn with a striped shirt, $110, and silk tie, $80.
7/7/1988
Visitors to Metro zoo, above, were disappointed by new early closing time, reader says in letter below
Visitors to Metro zoo, above, were disappointed by new early closing time, reader says in letter below
8/15/1974
Scott Craigie. To laymen they're known as window dressers. But aesthete Scott Craigie calls himself a display manager. As the man in charge of windows and in - store displays for exclusive Hazelton Lanes, Craigie creates ever-changing window fantasies for a dozen boutiques. Inspired by travel and unusual props - anything can be used as a prop, from newspapers to antiques - Craigie likes to create windows that draw attention to the merchandise without being distracting. [Incomplete]
Scott Craigie. To laymen they're known as window dressers. But aesthete Scott Craigie calls himself a display manager. As the man in charge of windows and in - store displays for exclusive Hazelton Lanes, Craigie creates ever-changing window fantasies for a dozen boutiques. Inspired by travel and unusual props - anything can be used as a prop, from newspapers to antiques - Craigie likes to create windows that draw attention to the merchandise without being distracting. [Incomplete]
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