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Candidate Ken Counsell. A strong first effort to achieve political office
Candidate Ken Counsell. A strong first effort to achieve political office

Candidate Ken Counsell. A strong first effort to achieve political office

Date10/27/1969
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New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
12/6/1976
Support needed: John Malcolm, who is studying waterfront development at York University, says the success of projects such as Harbourfront depends on strong-local political support
Support needed: John Malcolm, who is studying waterfront development at York University, says the success of projects such as Harbourfront depends on strong-local political support
9/10/1981
Mission accomplished: Jim Pon, chairman of the Foundation to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada, worked long and hard to achieve monument near west entrance to SkyDome
Mission accomplished: Jim Pon, chairman of the Foundation to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada, worked long and hard to achieve monument near west entrance to SkyDome
9/30/1989
Michael Rudberg, chairman, International Centre, Mississauga, Should the government spend $400 million to do what Metrex wants to do when in our view you can achieve the same practical result for $40 million?
Michael Rudberg, chairman, International Centre, Mississauga, Should the government spend $400 million to do what Metrex wants to do when in our view you can achieve the same practical result for $40 million?
10/30/1992
Store manager Young Chull Cho shows how to achieve the sweet taste of victory
Store manager Young Chull Cho shows how to achieve the sweet taste of victory
12/30/1978
Political animal: Markham Councillor Ron Moran, 61, has put his knowledge of political life into a how-to book, How To Win Election To Municipal Office, which was released last summer
Political animal: Markham Councillor Ron Moran, 61, has put his knowledge of political life into a how-to book, How To Win Election To Municipal Office, which was released last summer
9/17/1986
Running the show: Dennis McPherson is hard at work in the Weechi-it-te-win office co-ordinating the efforts of the 10 Rainy River Indian bands affiliated with the Rainy Lake Region Tribal Chiefs
Running the show: Dennis McPherson is hard at work in the Weechi-it-te-win office co-ordinating the efforts of the 10 Rainy River Indian bands affiliated with the Rainy Lake Region Tribal Chiefs
7/25/1984
Ken Lyall candidate Scarborough ward 7 Alderman
Ken Lyall candidate Scarborough ward 7 Alderman
10/21/1985
Ken Challis (left) of Mississauga and his wife, Lee, are reunited with his brother, Ernie, who didn't even know Ken existed. Ken, who grew up in foster homes, knew he bad a brother and sister but didn't know where they were. A chance conversation in the town offices enabled him to meet his sister-in-law.
Ken Challis (left) of Mississauga and his wife, Lee, are reunited with his brother, Ernie, who didn't even know Ken existed. Ken, who grew up in foster homes, knew he bad a brother and sister but didn't know where they were. A chance conversation in the town offices enabled him to meet his sister-in-law.
12/6/1973
Sinn Fein, the political wing of the Irish Republican Army, hopes to open an information office in Toronto
Sinn Fein, the political wing of the Irish Republican Army, hopes to open an information office in Toronto
3/19/1983
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Neiman, two-thirds of the law firm of Neiman, Bissett and Seguin, consult law books in Mr. Neiman's office. Mrs,. Neiman, who's been a candidate in an Ontario election, spends three days a week in the law office. Their partnership began with marriage while they were students at Osgoode Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Neiman, two-thirds of the law firm of Neiman, Bissett and Seguin, consult law books in Mr. Neiman's office. Mrs,. Neiman, who's been a candidate in an Ontario election, spends three days a week in the law office. Their partnership began with marriage while they were students at Osgoode Hall.
5/16/1964
First-class effort: John Gann, a geography teacher at R
First-class effort: John Gann, a geography teacher at R
6/9/1987