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The disturber: Reformer Bruce Knapp, shown above in his Peterborough home, has established his reputation because of his willingness to speak his mind on political issues
The disturber: Reformer Bruce Knapp, shown above in his Peterborough home, has established his reputation because of his willingness to speak his mind on political issues

The disturber: Reformer Bruce Knapp, shown above in his Peterborough home, has established his reputation because of his willingness to speak his mind on political issues

Date12/4/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: The disturber: Reformer Bruce Knapp, shown above in his Peterborough home, has established his reputation because of his willingness to speak his mind on political issues.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0060206F
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John Couvell, 56. Retired from Canada Post, Couvell says affordable housing is his prime concern. He says council needs to address issues of children and women's safety, and he'd work to provide more job opportunities in the ward.
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Turner studies the issues aboard his campaign jet, nicknamed 'Derri-Air' after the bum-patting incidents
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Paul Aunger: His consumer magazine - Common Cents - folded earlier this year after seven issues.
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