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York Borough

Date11/13/1978
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0089072F
Puppy love isn't saddling Metro with as many unwanted pets as it used to, says George Banton, chief animal control officer for the Borough of York. Above, he displays one of the York animal shelter's inmates, a young part-German Shepherd. The animal shelter now has empty cages and Banton gives the credit to the borough's low-cost spay-neuter program, begun two years ago.
Puppy love isn't saddling Metro with as many unwanted pets as it used to, says George Banton, chief animal control officer for the Borough of York. Above, he displays one of the York animal shelter's inmates, a young part-German Shepherd. The animal shelter now has empty cages and Banton gives the credit to the borough's low-cost spay-neuter program, begun two years ago.
6/15/1978
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
Bundles of support: Gordon Hutchinson (left), deputy commissioner of parks and recreation for North York, holds bundles of signatures from borough residents while Michael Nagy, chairman of the North York Olympic Committee, holds one of the bundles open to show some of signatures on a letter
Bundles of support: Gordon Hutchinson (left), deputy commissioner of parks and recreation for North York, holds bundles of signatures from borough residents while Michael Nagy, chairman of the North York Olympic Committee, holds one of the bundles open to show some of signatures on a letter
7/7/1976
Just try it! York Borough Mayor Gayle Christie wants to annex part of North York Alderman Mario Gentile's ward
Just try it! York Borough Mayor Gayle Christie wants to annex part of North York Alderman Mario Gentile's ward
2/25/1982
Private acts relating to the former Township of East York, the former Town of Leaside and the Borough of East York
Private acts relating to the former Township of East York, the former Town of Leaside and the Borough of East York
1923-1961
Metro's big wheels get their lumps, While Mayor Phil White (left) of York Borough, Mayor Mel Lastman of North York and Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey listen in
Metro's big wheels get their lumps, While Mayor Phil White (left) of York Borough, Mayor Mel Lastman of North York and Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey listen in
3/15/1974
Peel me a grape: North York Mayor Mel Lastman - dressed as Bacchus, the Greek god of wine - gets personal attention from York borough Mayor Gayle Christie, sporting the costume of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture
Peel me a grape: North York Mayor Mel Lastman - dressed as Bacchus, the Greek god of wine - gets personal attention from York borough Mayor Gayle Christie, sporting the costume of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture
9/4/1981
Still doing Santa's chores, as he used to do 38 years ago, Borough of York fireman Sam McKittrick leans out the window of his fire truck with parcels (...)
Still doing Santa's chores, as he used to do 38 years ago, Borough of York fireman Sam McKittrick leans out the window of his fire truck with parcels (...)
12/17/1971
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
5/16/1978
East York: Best medicine for ailing True Davidson was her victory as the first mayor of the new Metro borough
East York: Best medicine for ailing True Davidson was her victory as the first mayor of the new Metro borough
12/6/1966
Great weather for ducks! George Banton of the York borough Animal Shelter helps shepherd ducks across the road from their outdoor cage to their enclos(...)
Great weather for ducks! George Banton of the York borough Animal Shelter helps shepherd ducks across the road from their outdoor cage to their enclos(...)
11/2/1972
Mobile Library for handicapped persons in York borough was launched yesterday by Mayor Philip White (right)
Mobile Library for handicapped persons in York borough was launched yesterday by Mayor Philip White (right)
11/17/1972