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Left, investment company president Vittorio Biasi and real estate tycoon Sis Bunting Weld enjoy the festivities.
Left, investment company president Vittorio Biasi and real estate tycoon Sis Bunting Weld enjoy the festivities.

Left, investment company president Vittorio Biasi and real estate tycoon Sis Bunting Weld enjoy the festivities.

Date12/15/1986
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125425F
Ready to liven things up, Calgary Stampeder fans Marj Allen, a Calgary real estate agent, stands beside Calgary tycoon Bill Herron, planning festivities
Ready to liven things up, Calgary Stampeder fans Marj Allen, a Calgary real estate agent, stands beside Calgary tycoon Bill Herron, planning festivities
11/24/1970
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
12/29/1977
Maple Leaf: George Stanley, designer of the flag, promotes Canada Day festivities in Toronto
Maple Leaf: George Stanley, designer of the flag, promotes Canada Day festivities in Toronto
6/26/1990
Real Estate company that is fully integrated is the mission of Rod McIsaac, president of Great Northern Capital Corp
Real Estate company that is fully integrated is the mission of Rod McIsaac, president of Great Northern Capital Corp
12/14/1972
Developer Victor Biasi, left, and consultant Robert Saunderson look over plans for occupancy of Gloucester Mews, located at Gloucester and Yonge Sts.
Developer Victor Biasi, left, and consultant Robert Saunderson look over plans for occupancy of Gloucester Mews, located at Gloucester and Yonge Sts.
7/20/1977
Comparing notes: Designers Pat McDonagh and Wayne Clark enjoy a quiet moment in the festivities at Crispins Restaurant
Comparing notes: Designers Pat McDonagh and Wayne Clark enjoy a quiet moment in the festivities at Crispins Restaurant
6/3/1986
Treasure of Whiterock Estates, Ronald Bluestein sits in his office in downtown Toronto explaining his company's real estate operations in Ontario. He is one of three principals in the firm which subdivides farm land, and then aggressively sells lots with the slogan Own a Piece of Canada. A team of Star investigators has disclosed that titles to many of the Whiterock Estates lots are faulty.
Treasure of Whiterock Estates, Ronald Bluestein sits in his office in downtown Toronto explaining his company's real estate operations in Ontario. He is one of three principals in the firm which subdivides farm land, and then aggressively sells lots with the slogan Own a Piece of Canada. A team of Star investigators has disclosed that titles to many of the Whiterock Estates lots are faulty.
9/10/1971
Image shows a gentleman in the centre with two ladies on both sides posing for a photo.
Palais Royale's Matt Craven with sis Kelly Embleton (left) and mom Joanne Chandler
9/11/1988
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
5/27/1971
The cheery wood-burning stove adds to the heated activity in Vittorio Masi's new restaurant.
The cheery wood-burning stove adds to the heated activity in Vittorio Masi's new restaurant.
11/22/1988
Gluskin: Real estate analyst says Dallas assets of most Canadian companies have stood the test of time.
Gluskin: Real estate analyst says Dallas assets of most Canadian companies have stood the test of time.
4/26/1982
John Sewell, who described the Grey Cup festivities as a national drunk, should stay home from the festivities, reader says in letter, below
John Sewell, who described the Grey Cup festivities as a national drunk, should stay home from the festivities, reader says in letter, below
9/6/1973