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When he took over the TTC three years ago Alf Savage didn't know much about Toronto's transit system or its 1
When he took over the TTC three years ago Alf Savage didn't know much about Toronto's transit system or its 1

When he took over the TTC three years ago Alf Savage didn't know much about Toronto's transit system or its 1

Date11/25/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: When he took over the TTC three years ago Alf Savage didn't know much about Toronto's transit system or its 1.5 million riders. He's had an earful since then but he still gets out in the front lines, listening to our horror stories. 'I like people' he says.
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It's not safe: Despite TTC chief Alf Savage's remarks about Toronto men being gentlemen, reader says she won't travel the TTC after dark
It's not safe: Despite TTC chief Alf Savage's remarks about Toronto men being gentlemen, reader says she won't travel the TTC after dark
7/15/1982
One to go: Firestone Canada president Bert Kraemer had a list of 17 things to do to resuscitate his company when he took over its top post nearly two years ago
One to go: Firestone Canada president Bert Kraemer had a list of 17 things to do to resuscitate his company when he took over its top post nearly two years ago
3/4/1982
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
6/29/1988
'Demeter strolls outside the London courthouse on the last day of his freedom about a month ago, when his $75,000 bail was revoked. Jury didn't know he was in jail
'Demeter strolls outside the London courthouse on the last day of his freedom about a month ago, when his $75,000 bail was revoked. Jury didn't know he was in jail
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Legibility's the thing: Calligrapher Alf Ebsen says when he first took up the art, his calligraphy was over-ornamented and hard to read.
Legibility's the thing: Calligrapher Alf Ebsen says when he first took up the art, his calligraphy was over-ornamented and hard to read.
4/22/1982
It's the third season at Stratford for Richard McMillan and the award-winning actor is enjoying it as much now as three years ago
It's the third season at Stratford for Richard McMillan and the award-winning actor is enjoying it as much now as three years ago
6/4/1979
Canadians didn't know much about Saskatoon's Diane Jones before Olympics, but we learned we have another international star and glamour girl when she placed 10th
Canadians didn't know much about Saskatoon's Diane Jones before Olympics, but we learned we have another international star and glamour girl when she placed 10th
9/7/1972
On the track: TTC General Manager Michael Warren ways he is encouraged the three parties are at least thinking about urban transit but he's leery of more promises, as in the past
On the track: TTC General Manager Michael Warren ways he is encouraged the three parties are at least thinking about urban transit but he's leery of more promises, as in the past
6/1/1976
Josef Smolij: It's a miracle of miracles, Toronto's streetcorner chess master said on learning of the whereabouts of his sister, whom he lost track of 40 years ago
Josef Smolij: It's a miracle of miracles, Toronto's streetcorner chess master said on learning of the whereabouts of his sister, whom he lost track of 40 years ago
5/10/1984
Profile in Courage: An essay written by Glen du Moulin on the topic of his first trip on public transit after he was blinded three years ago has won a national award.
Profile in Courage: An essay written by Glen du Moulin on the topic of his first trip on public transit after he was blinded three years ago has won a national award.
10/20/1989
A 13-year-old boy without gloves or hat trudged 2 1/2 miles through slush and snow to his home last night after a Toronto Transit driver ordered him off a bus because he didn't have the 50-cent adult fare
A 13-year-old boy without gloves or hat trudged 2 1/2 miles through slush and snow to his home last night after a Toronto Transit driver ordered him off a bus because he didn't have the 50-cent adult fare
12/22/1977
Kidney specialist Dr. Paul Tam vowed to bring a $1 million kidney dialysis unit to Scarborough after Gary Belz died of a heart attack due to kidney failure more than two years ago. Tam said if Belz, then 37, hadn't had to wait a month for dialysis treatment at a downtown hospital, he would still be alive today. And Tam said the dozens of patients who travel downtown for dialysis would have a much, much better quality of life if a unit were Scaborough. But after [Incomplete]
Kidney specialist Dr. Paul Tam vowed to bring a $1 million kidney dialysis unit to Scarborough after Gary Belz died of a heart attack due to kidney failure more than two years ago. Tam said if Belz, then 37, hadn't had to wait a month for dialysis treatment at a downtown hospital, he would still be alive today. And Tam said the dozens of patients who travel downtown for dialysis would have a much, much better quality of life if a unit were Scaborough. But after [Incomplete]
11/24/1986