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Al Binstock: Provincial registrar, the man who signs all company licenses, says a license is no guarantee of help if company fails.
Al Binstock: Provincial registrar, the man who signs all company licenses, says a license is no guarantee of help if company fails.

Al Binstock: Provincial registrar, the man who signs all company licenses, says a license is no guarantee of help if company fails.

Date5/9/1980
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0125439F
Training at no cost was offered to unemployed men with licenses by driving school president. A. Disney, right. But Disney writes that the Rehabilitation Board sent no applicants. Above, he discusses school's driving techniques with instructor Frank Gerengser, left.
Training at no cost was offered to unemployed men with licenses by driving school president. A. Disney, right. But Disney writes that the Rehabilitation Board sent no applicants. Above, he discusses school's driving techniques with instructor Frank Gerengser, left.
12/7/1972
Unable to drive: Twins Keith (left) Kevin Mateff finished their automotive technician program at Centennial College with a 96-per-cent average, but they can't get driver's licenses because they'reclassed as legally blind
Unable to drive: Twins Keith (left) Kevin Mateff finished their automotive technician program at Centennial College with a 96-per-cent average, but they can't get driver's licenses because they'reclassed as legally blind
6/22/1983
Recent arrivals from Montreal are Lila and Arnold Dewhurst and son Philip, 12. Dewhurst is executive with Alcan, one of the big companies which are seeking new policies to ease the problem of frequent moves in upper echelons. Some companies provide interest-free loans, assist in selling houses, pay for license plate changes, alterations to carpets and phone charges.
Recent arrivals from Montreal are Lila and Arnold Dewhurst and son Philip, 12. Dewhurst is executive with Alcan, one of the big companies which are seeking new policies to ease the problem of frequent moves in upper echelons. Some companies provide interest-free loans, assist in selling houses, pay for license plate changes, alterations to carpets and phone charges.
6/12/1972
H. S, (Stan) Bond won't retire although he'll soon be 94. He's too old to renew his driver's license so makes his sales calls via bus and streetcar. Bond thinks today's company managers would do a better job if they were given bonuses for boosting profits. His customer say he knows merchandise well.
H. S, (Stan) Bond won't retire although he'll soon be 94. He's too old to renew his driver's license so makes his sales calls via bus and streetcar. Bond thinks today's company managers would do a better job if they were given bonuses for boosting profits. His customer say he knows merchandise well.
1/4/1973
Sign of success: David Cooke of Prudential-Bach Securities shows off the upbeat license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. Now he's considering trading the car for a cheaper model.
Sign of success: David Cooke of Prudential-Bach Securities shows off the upbeat license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. Now he's considering trading the car for a cheaper model.
12/9/1987
Liquor board critic: The policy of the Liquor License Board if Ontario, which says that food and liquor sales must be equal in most licensed establishments, is putting people out of work, says consultant Leo Lecours
Liquor board critic: The policy of the Liquor License Board if Ontario, which says that food and liquor sales must be equal in most licensed establishments, is putting people out of work, says consultant Leo Lecours
12/8/1980
Above: John Reddy is a taxi driver now - but thanks to a little flexibility from the Department of Transport, he'll soon have his Ontario driving instructor's license back
Above: John Reddy is a taxi driver now - but thanks to a little flexibility from the Department of Transport, he'll soon have his Ontario driving instructor's license back
1/18/1968
Glowing business: William Hegarty's company plans to double staff to meet demand. Anti-nuclear activities oppose use of tritium gas in signs.
Glowing business: William Hegarty's company plans to double staff to meet demand. Anti-nuclear activities oppose use of tritium gas in signs.
3/13/1991
(Ted) Medland signs company Christmas cards
(Ted) Medland signs company Christmas cards
12/20/1978
Tips from the champ, Al Gallow, may help this little boy grow up to be a Yo-Yo demonstrator when he's a teenager. Gallow's company hires 15 youths to demonstrate Yo-Yos across Canada each summer and he says job pays well.
Tips from the champ, Al Gallow, may help this little boy grow up to be a Yo-Yo demonstrator when he's a teenager. Gallow's company hires 15 youths to demonstrate Yo-Yos across Canada each summer and he says job pays well.
6/11/1975
President of firm that rents and sells bulk vending machines, Al La Porter says move by government to mint new, light and smaller one-cent coins could cost his company as much as $100,000
President of firm that rents and sells bulk vending machines, Al La Porter says move by government to mint new, light and smaller one-cent coins could cost his company as much as $100,000
8/18/1977
Dr. Joseph Dawson, registrar of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, admits college's patient complaint procedure is unsatisfactory. A doctor's incompetence is now judged by fellow doctors.
Dr. Joseph Dawson, registrar of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, admits college's patient complaint procedure is unsatisfactory. A doctor's incompetence is now judged by fellow doctors.
9/23/1970