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The Mayor on the moped. On his way to a meeting at Toronto City Hall, York Mayor Philip White rode down University Ave. yesterday on his new, gasoline(...)
The Mayor on the moped. On his way to a meeting at Toronto City Hall, York Mayor Philip White rode down University Ave. yesterday on his new, gasoline(...)

The Mayor on the moped. On his way to a meeting at Toronto City Hall, York Mayor Philip White rode down University Ave. yesterday on his new, gasoline(...)

Date7/8/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Mayor on the moped. On his way to a meeting at Toronto City Hall, York Mayor Philip White rode down University Ave. yesterday on his new, gasoline-saving moped. It was his first trip on the motor-assisted bicycle, he said he'd not ride without a helmet.
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White takes the Mayoralty. York Mayor Philip White proved yesterday he could take political dunking and still keep his cool. White watched nervously f(...)
White takes the Mayoralty. York Mayor Philip White proved yesterday he could take political dunking and still keep his cool. White watched nervously f(...)
6/18/1976
York mayor Philip White, and his son Kevin, 8, were among an estimated crowd of more than 50,000 walkers who turned out today to tackle the 15-mile walk to raise funds for the new Metro Toronto Zoo
York mayor Philip White, and his son Kevin, 8, were among an estimated crowd of more than 50,000 walkers who turned out today to tackle the 15-mile walk to raise funds for the new Metro Toronto Zoo
6/2/1973
Lastman weighs in at $70,400, North York Mayor Mel Lastman looks down at his weight in $2 bills on the scale at city hall yesterday.
Lastman weighs in at $70,400, North York Mayor Mel Lastman looks down at his weight in $2 bills on the scale at city hall yesterday.
4/10/1985
Honored at a dinner for his 15 years as a public servant, York Mayor Philip White is carried by Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey (left) and East York Mayor Willis Blair
Honored at a dinner for his 15 years as a public servant, York Mayor Philip White is carried by Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey (left) and East York Mayor Willis Blair
6/11/1974
A Christmas gift from York. York Mayor Philip White puts a cover on a parking meter on Eglinton Ave. W. near Glen Cedar Rd. yesterday as a symbol of t(...)
A Christmas gift from York. York Mayor Philip White puts a cover on a parking meter on Eglinton Ave. W. near Glen Cedar Rd. yesterday as a symbol of t(...)
12/20/1973
Wearing Coonskin hat, York Mayor Philip White invades North York today to plant his borough's flag and lay claim to Yorkdale Shopping Plaza-part of neighboring North York
Wearing Coonskin hat, York Mayor Philip White invades North York today to plant his borough's flag and lay claim to Yorkdale Shopping Plaza-part of neighboring North York
7/8/1977
Meeting the mayor: Wearing his chain of office, Mayor Art Eggleton accompanied a pensive Queen at re-dedication ceremony at the Cenotaph at Toronto's old city hall today
Meeting the mayor: Wearing his chain of office, Mayor Art Eggleton accompanied a pensive Queen at re-dedication ceremony at the Cenotaph at Toronto's old city hall today
10/2/1984
Put on a scary face. City of York Mayor Fergy Brown rolls up his sleeves and tries his hand at carving a jack-o'-lantern for the United Way yesterday. Clown Ev Viney looks on
Put on a scary face. City of York Mayor Fergy Brown rolls up his sleeves and tries his hand at carving a jack-o'-lantern for the United Way yesterday. Clown Ev Viney looks on
10/23/1990
On his way: Wheelchair athlete Dan Alton, crossing Canada to raise money for disabled athletes, stopped at City Hall yesterday to receive a plaque from Mayor Eggleton
On his way: Wheelchair athlete Dan Alton, crossing Canada to raise money for disabled athletes, stopped at City Hall yesterday to receive a plaque from Mayor Eggleton
6/22/1982
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
1/12/1968
Camera confrontation: Brockville Mayor Stephan Clark, 22, the country's youngest mayor, meets the media at city hall before presiding over his first session of council. The unemployed would-be cartoonist won the post in a surprise victory. Promising to be a full-time mayor, Clark plans to emphasize job creation. Promoting tourism may be one way, he says.
Camera confrontation: Brockville Mayor Stephan Clark, 22, the country's youngest mayor, meets the media at city hall before presiding over his first session of council. The unemployed would-be cartoonist won the post in a surprise victory. Promising to be a full-time mayor, Clark plans to emphasize job creation. Promoting tourism may be one way, he says.
12/7/1982
Mayor tees off at city hall, Donald Summerville, Toronto's new mayor, shown as he made his inaugural address today, declared his program of legislatio(...)
Mayor tees off at city hall, Donald Summerville, Toronto's new mayor, shown as he made his inaugural address today, declared his program of legislatio(...)
1/8/1963