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Out of work? Bruce Deacon with daughter Lisa, 11, says he's still able desk constable at the Burlington police station, despite failing eyesight. [Incomplete]
Out of work? Bruce Deacon with daughter Lisa, 11, says he's still able desk constable at the Burlington police station, despite failing eyesight. [Incomplete]

Out of work? Bruce Deacon with daughter Lisa, 11, says he's still able desk constable at the Burlington police station, despite failing eyesight. [Incomplete]

Date11/25/1980
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Fighting back: Failing eyesight caused by multiple sclerosis means chartered accountant Mel Posesorski needs the help of a monocular to work at his computer, one of many adjustments he has had to make in adapting to his disability with dignity and determination
Fighting back: Failing eyesight caused by multiple sclerosis means chartered accountant Mel Posesorski needs the help of a monocular to work at his computer, one of many adjustments he has had to make in adapting to his disability with dignity and determination
6/2/1989
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
Despite murder attempt on a third police officer, Constable Harry Burridge (above,) some people still have doubts about capital punishment, says W. J. Gaiger. Bring back the death sentence, he says
Despite murder attempt on a third police officer, Constable Harry Burridge (above,) some people still have doubts about capital punishment, says W. J. Gaiger. Bring back the death sentence, he says
2/4/1973
The old 25-cent ticket John Mahoney is holding outside the Osgoode subway station should still pay for a ride, without the extra 10 cents, he says, and he's suing the TTC to get back the dime he had to pay Monday morning
The old 25-cent ticket John Mahoney is holding outside the Osgoode subway station should still pay for a ride, without the extra 10 cents, he says, and he's suing the TTC to get back the dime he had to pay Monday morning
4/9/1975
Defenceless Victim: Stephen Austin, 25, who as an 11-year-old alter boy was sexually assaulted by his priest, says he is finally able to look people in the eye.
Defenceless Victim: Stephen Austin, 25, who as an 11-year-old alter boy was sexually assaulted by his priest, says he is finally able to look people in the eye.
4/18/1992
Loading children into the back of his station wagon for a trip home from nursery school, bus operator John Davis says he is breaking the law but he must do it to make a living and I have learned how to carry children in the safest possible way. Police vigilance has been increased since a recent accident that involved a school bus in which 11 child passengers were shaken up.
Loading children into the back of his station wagon for a trip home from nursery school, bus operator John Davis says he is breaking the law but he must do it to make a living and I have learned how to carry children in the safest possible way. Police vigilance has been increased since a recent accident that involved a school bus in which 11 child passengers were shaken up.
4/10/1974
Modest Hero: Ron Clements is one reason Jennie Evans (right) and her daughter Theresa have been able to keep their home. Here, he fixes kitchen plumbing. He's also built gates, hung plants, repaired the furnace and once retrieved the Evans' dog from Lake Ontario.
Modest Hero: Ron Clements is one reason Jennie Evans (right) and her daughter Theresa have been able to keep their home. Here, he fixes kitchen plumbing. He's also built gates, hung plants, repaired the furnace and once retrieved the Evans' dog from Lake Ontario.
2/23/1980
Doug DeMille, Liberal, Age: 28, Manager with import or export company. Attacks NDP for failing to solve the pollution problem despite 20 years holding the riding.
Doug DeMille, Liberal, Age: 28, Manager with import or export company. Attacks NDP for failing to solve the pollution problem despite 20 years holding the riding.
4/14/1985
Ready for fight: Tom Chandler, vice-president of Redpath Sugar on Queen's Quay, says he's opposed to extensive housing plans for the city's waterfront between Leslie and Yonge Sts., which industry spokesmen say could put many employees out of work. We're prepared to fight to the limit, tooth and nail, all the way to the Ontario Municipal Board and the courts, he says.
Ready for fight: Tom Chandler, vice-president of Redpath Sugar on Queen's Quay, says he's opposed to extensive housing plans for the city's waterfront between Leslie and Yonge Sts., which industry spokesmen say could put many employees out of work. We're prepared to fight to the limit, tooth and nail, all the way to the Ontario Municipal Board and the courts, he says.
3/23/1983
High-pressure world of David Cockfield (crouching in foreground) is centred on big, circular trading desk with 20 direct telephone lines to stock, bond and money dealers. He's talking to investment analyst Helen Boschen. An investment manager for Canada Trust Co., 37-year-old Cockfield is responsible for putting to work at highest profit but with greatest safety $2 billion of funds belonging to others.
High-pressure world of David Cockfield (crouching in foreground) is centred on big, circular trading desk with 20 direct telephone lines to stock, bond and money dealers. He's talking to investment analyst Helen Boschen. An investment manager for Canada Trust Co., 37-year-old Cockfield is responsible for putting to work at highest profit but with greatest safety $2 billion of funds belonging to others.
5/7/1975
Stringing a figure: Professor Ken McCuaig (middle) and other members of the Applewood String Band watch as his daughters, Peggy (left), 11, and Lisa, 13, create a complicated figure using two string loops together
Stringing a figure: Professor Ken McCuaig (middle) and other members of the Applewood String Band watch as his daughters, Peggy (left), 11, and Lisa, 13, create a complicated figure using two string loops together
7/4/1976
The Joe jobs men will have to take on if they accept the liberation of women concept are not appealing, says Dr. Sy Silverberg, head of the Education and Growth Opportunities program at York University. Men may be able to accept the idea intellectully but not be able to put it into practice and women should understand this, he says.
The Joe jobs men will have to take on if they accept the liberation of women concept are not appealing, says Dr. Sy Silverberg, head of the Education and Growth Opportunities program at York University. Men may be able to accept the idea intellectully but not be able to put it into practice and women should understand this, he says.
9/4/1974