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Keeping part of a promise he made five years ago, Solicitor-General George Kenr swims (left) in the murky waters of Burlington Bay Saturday, but he ad(...)
Keeping part of a promise he made five years ago, Solicitor-General George Kenr swims (left) in the murky waters of Burlington Bay Saturday, but he ad(...)

Keeping part of a promise he made five years ago, Solicitor-General George Kenr swims (left) in the murky waters of Burlington Bay Saturday, but he ad(...)

Date8/24/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Keeping part of a promise he made five years ago, Solicitor-General George Kenr swims (left) in the murky waters of Burlington Bay Saturday, but he admitted the water was still unfit for swimming and gargled as soon as he got out (right) because I unavoidably swallowed some of the water. As environment minister, he pledged in 1970 the bay would be clear of pollution and fit for swimming by 1975, and that he would take the first swim in it.
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Keeping part of a promise he made five years ago, Solicitor-General George Kenr swims (left) in the murky waters of Burlington Bay Saturday, but he ad(...)
Keeping part of a promise he made five years ago, Solicitor-General George Kenr swims (left) in the murky waters of Burlington Bay Saturday, but he ad(...)
8/24/1975
Salmon falls victim to Lampreys, Near death, a 5-pound cohoe salmon swims near the surface of the turgid waters of Port Credit harbour trailing the two lampreys that are sucking away its life juices
Salmon falls victim to Lampreys, Near death, a 5-pound cohoe salmon swims near the surface of the turgid waters of Port Credit harbour trailing the two lampreys that are sucking away its life juices
9/13/1970
John M. Munro, 67, a former Canadian Football League player and referee who retired two years ago as president and director of agencies of Canada Life Assurance Co., is a vigorous senior who swims, plays golf and walks a lot year-round. [Incomplete]
John M. Munro, 67, a former Canadian Football League player and referee who retired two years ago as president and director of agencies of Canada Life Assurance Co., is a vigorous senior who swims, plays golf and walks a lot year-round. [Incomplete]
6/8/1981
The water's fine! John Doughty, 23, of Thunder Bay, seems to be quite happy about going for a swim in frigid waters
The water's fine! John Doughty, 23, of Thunder Bay, seems to be quite happy about going for a swim in frigid waters
1/15/1982
Pensioner swims mile a day: Frank Cooper (middle), 78, swims at least a mile a day this month to raise money for Mississauga Heart Fund. Fund chairman Jack Kehoe (left), Cooper, and Seth Taylor, of Mississauga Real Estate Board, hold $1,000 cheque to fund raised by board's sponsorship of Cooper's swim.
Pensioner swims mile a day: Frank Cooper (middle), 78, swims at least a mile a day this month to raise money for Mississauga Heart Fund. Fund chairman Jack Kehoe (left), Cooper, and Seth Taylor, of Mississauga Real Estate Board, hold $1,000 cheque to fund raised by board's sponsorship of Cooper's swim.
2/21/1974
Swims for life: Jim Kinlin, a 56-year-old cancer victim, swims another mile in his seven-year marathon for leukemia research
Swims for life: Jim Kinlin, a 56-year-old cancer victim, swims another mile in his seven-year marathon for leukemia research
1/26/1983
Taking Plunge: Marathon swimmer Vicki Keith is preparing to make six major swims in five countries to raise money for the Variety Club's pool for disabled kids
Taking Plunge: Marathon swimmer Vicki Keith is preparing to make six major swims in five countries to raise money for the Variety Club's pool for disabled kids
4/21/1989
With a cigarette, Ted Roach is in the front of the escort boat as his daughter Debbie swims the lake Saturday
With a cigarette, Ted Roach is in the front of the escort boat as his daughter Debbie swims the lake Saturday
8/17/1975
Treat for hometown crowd. Toronto's Martha and The Muffins started five years ago as part of the Queen St. New Wave scene. Saturday night the group played to 2,300 people at Kingswood Music Theatre
Treat for hometown crowd. Toronto's Martha and The Muffins started five years ago as part of the Queen St. New Wave scene. Saturday night the group played to 2,300 people at Kingswood Music Theatre
8/26/1984
Hilary Matte made of iron - She swims, bikes runs triathlon
Hilary Matte made of iron - She swims, bikes runs triathlon
9/12/1985
Kisses goodbye: Retiring as Metro solicitor after 33 years, Alex Joy gets a friendly send off yesterday from Winnifred Coatsworth (left), his former secretary for 23 years, and Murdina Strutt, who took her place when she retired two years ago
Kisses goodbye: Retiring as Metro solicitor after 33 years, Alex Joy gets a friendly send off yesterday from Winnifred Coatsworth (left), his former secretary for 23 years, and Murdina Strutt, who took her place when she retired two years ago
4/30/1986
Pretty Posh accommodation, Mr. Ospher decides as he settles into the 700-gallon tank at metro Zoo and swims among the vegetation from his IndoMalaysia(...)
Pretty Posh accommodation, Mr. Ospher decides as he settles into the 700-gallon tank at metro Zoo and swims among the vegetation from his IndoMalaysia(...)
2/26/1975