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Floyd Clark records weather data. In April he'll have to switch to metric system
Floyd Clark records weather data. In April he'll have to switch to metric system

Floyd Clark records weather data. In April he'll have to switch to metric system

Date2/17/1976
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0125958F
Camp's aim: Responding to allegations that counsellors at Kamp Kuriou told kids they'd burn in hell for listening to rock records, director David Bowen, sharing a joke with Michael Morrow, 13, and Sandi Melnichuk, 16, said all the camp tries to do is give kids love.
Camp's aim: Responding to allegations that counsellors at Kamp Kuriou told kids they'd burn in hell for listening to rock records, director David Bowen, sharing a joke with Michael Morrow, 13, and Sandi Melnichuk, 16, said all the camp tries to do is give kids love.
9/1/1981
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
10/5/1977
Making his point: Bryan Dyck, a consumer advocate who's written an easy guide to the new metric system, dresses with flash to entertain people while he helps them make changeover.
Making his point: Bryan Dyck, a consumer advocate who's written an easy guide to the new metric system, dresses with flash to entertain people while he helps them make changeover.
3/16/1982
The music man: Jack Inhaber, owner of Trend Records in Rexdale, has survived as a small, independent record distributor since 1950, promoting aspiring Canadian pop artists
The music man: Jack Inhaber, owner of Trend Records in Rexdale, has survived as a small, independent record distributor since 1950, promoting aspiring Canadian pop artists
2/25/1989
Dr. Brone Petruson prepares to insert a device into Mel Switzer's nose to end his snoring, which is so loud it shattered world records.
Dr. Brone Petruson prepares to insert a device into Mel Switzer's nose to end his snoring, which is so loud it shattered world records.
12/3/1991
Dick Traum: Runner who inspired Terry Fox says runners should enjoy tomorrow's run, not to set records.
Dick Traum: Runner who inspired Terry Fox says runners should enjoy tomorrow's run, not to set records.
9/17/1982
Hearing set for tax files suspect, Andreas Hackner, 26, left, the Revenue Canada employee charged in the disappearance of tax records on 16 million Canadians, was in Provincial Court yesterday and had a preliminary hearing set for Feb
Hearing set for tax files suspect, Andreas Hackner, 26, left, the Revenue Canada employee charged in the disappearance of tax records on 16 million Canadians, was in Provincial Court yesterday and had a preliminary hearing set for Feb
12/2/1986
Humming along: Jumbo Video president Cliff Horwitz will also be the boss at AandA Records.
Humming along: Jumbo Video president Cliff Horwitz will also be the boss at AandA Records.
3/22/1991
Diplomas in distress: Director of student records Lippard displays some of the certificates that aren't claimed.
Diplomas in distress: Director of student records Lippard displays some of the certificates that aren't claimed.
6/12/1981
Taking a break: Mark McLay and George Semkiw 9with guitar) collected original material from little-known Canadian artists for their compact disc Velvet Records Compilation 1, which is getting radio airplay across the country
Taking a break: Mark McLay and George Semkiw 9with guitar) collected original material from little-known Canadian artists for their compact disc Velvet Records Compilation 1, which is getting radio airplay across the country
8/19/1991
Closing out: Leonard Court, whose Ross, Court and Co. answered the most outlandish requests for old records and music, is closing his store and is moving to England. A unique business will be lost.
Closing out: Leonard Court, whose Ross, Court and Co. answered the most outlandish requests for old records and music, is closing his store and is moving to England. A unique business will be lost.
3/15/1972
Data dishes: Samuel Singer, chairman of the Satellite Communications Association of Canada, stands amid some of the dozens of satellite receiving dishes at the Skyline Hotel
Data dishes: Samuel Singer, chairman of the Satellite Communications Association of Canada, stands amid some of the dozens of satellite receiving dishes at the Skyline Hotel
6/9/1986