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Ordering wreckers away yesterday fromhis expropriated home (in background), Jack Coltman, 60, argues with William Wasylyk (left), the owner of Lakeview Salvage Co., and Constable John Buchanan. Coltman says he has received no settlement yet for his expropriated property on Balfour Ave. and believes under this condition he can claim new rights under recent provincial expropriation legislation. His home was one of nine expropriated for new seperate school.
Ordering wreckers away yesterday fromhis expropriated home (in background), Jack Coltman, 60, argues with William Wasylyk (left), the owner of Lakeview Salvage Co., and Constable John Buchanan. Coltman says he has received no settlement yet for his expropriated property on Balfour Ave. and believes under this condition he can claim new rights under recent provincial expropriation legislation. His home was one of nine expropriated for new seperate school.

Ordering wreckers away yesterday fromhis expropriated home (in background), Jack Coltman, 60, argues with William Wasylyk (left), the owner of Lakeview Salvage Co., and Constable John Buchanan. Coltman says he has received no settlement yet for his expropriated property on Balfour Ave. and believes under this condition he can claim new rights under recent provincial expropriation legislation. His home was one of nine expropriated for new seperate school.

Date1/3/1969
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When his house was expropriated to make way for the Spadina subway, William Kutrowski paid the wrecking company $150 to let him take part the stone front and keep it for himself, along with the front door and a mantel
When his house was expropriated to make way for the Spadina subway, William Kutrowski paid the wrecking company $150 to let him take part the stone front and keep it for himself, along with the front door and a mantel
2/6/1975
Expropriated 17 years ago, farmer james Sterling still stills his land in Scarborough waiting for three levels of government and countless boards to determine the fate of oft-postponed Malvern project
Expropriated 17 years ago, farmer james Sterling still stills his land in Scarborough waiting for three levels of government and countless boards to determine the fate of oft-postponed Malvern project
3/5/1970
In his rosedale home, builder Hugh Conover stands before a collection of primitive masks from native Indian, Mexican and African sources. The antique door is one he bought from wreckers and installed in duplex the family bought.
In his rosedale home, builder Hugh Conover stands before a collection of primitive masks from native Indian, Mexican and African sources. The antique door is one he bought from wreckers and installed in duplex the family bought.
11/20/1970
Second french Canadian to head Canadian Life Insurance Association in its 84-year history is Marcellin Tremblay, President of Montreal-based insurance firm, Tremblay says he plans to stick with Quebec whether it seperates from Canada or not
Second french Canadian to head Canadian Life Insurance Association in its 84-year history is Marcellin Tremblay, President of Montreal-based insurance firm, Tremblay says he plans to stick with Quebec whether it seperates from Canada or not
5/25/1978
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
6/27/1973
Still plugging: Pat Hutchins of Mississauga, helped by her husband, Fred, with overseers Jennifer, 7, and Jeffrey, 4, has been circulating petitions asking for government aid for those who bought their homes under the Assisted Home Ownership Program and who are facing interest increases of up to 8 per cent
Still plugging: Pat Hutchins of Mississauga, helped by her husband, Fred, with overseers Jennifer, 7, and Jeffrey, 4, has been circulating petitions asking for government aid for those who bought their homes under the Assisted Home Ownership Program and who are facing interest increases of up to 8 per cent
3/26/1980
On the level: Ontario New Home Warranty Program inspector Jack Hussman uses a transit to check levels of a house under constrcution in Toronto
On the level: Ontario New Home Warranty Program inspector Jack Hussman uses a transit to check levels of a house under constrcution in Toronto
5/26/1988
Beaming up: Bruce Small, right, a construction engineer specializing in enviornmental health, and Joe Vella, who is building under healthier home guidelines
Beaming up: Bruce Small, right, a construction engineer specializing in enviornmental health, and Joe Vella, who is building under healthier home guidelines
2/4/1995
Metal-detector in hand, treasure-hunter Gary Piper looks for prizes under the snow at his home, on Pinewood Ave
Metal-detector in hand, treasure-hunter Gary Piper looks for prizes under the snow at his home, on Pinewood Ave
1/12/1978
Denied rights? James and Nancie Millington with daughters Alis, left, and Andrea share a happy moment at home prior to court case which gets under way this week
Denied rights? James and Nancie Millington with daughters Alis, left, and Andrea share a happy moment at home prior to court case which gets under way this week
6/24/1987
Sam Green is president of Toronto-based Continental Salvage Co
Sam Green is president of Toronto-based Continental Salvage Co
8/14/1978
Racing against wreckers's hammer, Clarkson engineer Edwin Morely travels across the country photographing old buildings, then drawing them before they're destroyed
Racing against wreckers's hammer, Clarkson engineer Edwin Morely travels across the country photographing old buildings, then drawing them before they're destroyed
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