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Letter of praise, Metro police Constable David Packer proudly hold a letter from Mother Teresa of Calcutta commending him for his refusual to stand gu(...)
Letter of praise, Metro police Constable David Packer proudly hold a letter from Mother Teresa of Calcutta commending him for his refusual to stand gu(...)

Letter of praise, Metro police Constable David Packer proudly hold a letter from Mother Teresa of Calcutta commending him for his refusual to stand gu(...)

Date9/5/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Letter of praise, Metro police Constable David Packer proudly hold a letter from Mother Teresa of Calcutta commending him for his refusual to stand guard duty at an abortion clinic on Harbord St. Packer is facing disciplinary hearings over refusal.
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Placard-waving protesters show their support for Constable David Packer, ordered yesterday to quit or be fired from the Metro police force for disobey(...)
Placard-waving protesters show their support for Constable David Packer, ordered yesterday to quit or be fired from the Metro police force for disobey(...)
1/26/1988
Trip of peace: Manas Goswami, 23, is visiting Metro after two years and 37,000 kilometres of pedalling around the world from his home in Calcutta on a mission of peace and friendship
Trip of peace: Manas Goswami, 23, is visiting Metro after two years and 37,000 kilometres of pedalling around the world from his home in Calcutta on a mission of peace and friendship
8/5/1986
Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains
Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains
1/11/1978
David Packer, Constable will take pay cut of $15,000 a year
David Packer, Constable will take pay cut of $15,000 a year
11/19/1987
Contradictions?, Constable David Packer was told he must quit of be fired for failing to guard the Morgentaler clinic as ordered
Contradictions?, Constable David Packer was told he must quit of be fired for failing to guard the Morgentaler clinic as ordered
1/26/1988
A killer's arsenal: Metro police inspector Bob Crampton holds the foil pie plate that Gary White, 18, killer of Constable David Dunmore, used for target practice
A killer's arsenal: Metro police inspector Bob Crampton holds the foil pie plate that Gary White, 18, killer of Constable David Dunmore, used for target practice
9/18/1984
Our newest. Four-year-old Tan Quang Nguyen proudly holds his Canadian citizenship certificate he received last night. He arrived in Canada with his family in 1975 from Viet Nam
Our newest. Four-year-old Tan Quang Nguyen proudly holds his Canadian citizenship certificate he received last night. He arrived in Canada with his family in 1975 from Viet Nam
4/18/1979
Llen prunes a plant in the nursery of and Cullen Pool and Garden Centres. He his customers a bonus in the forum of a newsletter he mails out to 24,000 homes nine times, a year. The newsletter is so well read that Cullen gets fan letters, thank-you notes and greeting cards. Ministers ask permissin to quote from the publication to illustrate a talk or sermon. Cullen's letters are chatty and keep him in touch with his clientele. [Incomplete]
Llen prunes a plant in the nursery of and Cullen Pool and Garden Centres. He his customers a bonus in the forum of a newsletter he mails out to 24,000 homes nine times, a year. The newsletter is so well read that Cullen gets fan letters, thank-you notes and greeting cards. Ministers ask permissin to quote from the publication to illustrate a talk or sermon. Cullen's letters are chatty and keep him in touch with his clientele. [Incomplete]
8/27/1978
Retired Metro police superintendent John Gillespie, realxing with his grandson, Christopher Orr, above, says in letter that police officers of even citizens are not adequately protected under one-man patrol system. It is acceptable only by daylight, he sa
Retired Metro police superintendent John Gillespie, realxing with his grandson, Christopher Orr, above, says in letter that police officers of even citizens are not adequately protected under one-man patrol system. It is acceptable only by daylight, he sa
2/13/1973
Number 1 hogger: Proudly wearing the hat bestowed on him by a collegue, Jim McEwen, 64, was greeted by many people - including his grandchildren - when he arrived in Toronto yesterday after making his last run from North Bay on CN
Number 1 hogger: Proudly wearing the hat bestowed on him by a collegue, Jim McEwen, 64, was greeted by many people - including his grandchildren - when he arrived in Toronto yesterday after making his last run from North Bay on CN
6/8/1985
After a 37-hour journey on six different planes from Calcutta, Tony Field arrives at Toronto International Airport with his six orphaned nieces and ne(...)
After a 37-hour journey on six different planes from Calcutta, Tony Field arrives at Toronto International Airport with his six orphaned nieces and ne(...)
4/1/1977
Eaton Centre: In a letter to Whiteson, the architect acknowledged praises and criticisms of the centre and suggested they get together to discuss the issues raised
Eaton Centre: In a letter to Whiteson, the architect acknowledged praises and criticisms of the centre and suggested they get together to discuss the issues raised
4/20/1978