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Big loss: Jerry Deline once weighed 278 pounds. After dieting, he lost 100 pounds.
Big loss: Jerry Deline once weighed 278 pounds. After dieting, he lost 100 pounds.

Big loss: Jerry Deline once weighed 278 pounds. After dieting, he lost 100 pounds.

Date9/3/1987
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Up he goes: Steve Silva, who once weighed 400 pounds and couldn't climb stairs, plans to scale the CN Tower 7 1/2 times on Sept
Up he goes: Steve Silva, who once weighed 400 pounds and couldn't climb stairs, plans to scale the CN Tower 7 1/2 times on Sept
8/17/1988
Nootka proudly presents her baby, Killer whale Nootka and her first baby, who weighed in unexpectedly Tuesday at about 45 kilograms (100 pounds) Tuesd(...)
Nootka proudly presents her baby, Killer whale Nootka and her first baby, who weighed in unexpectedly Tuesday at about 45 kilograms (100 pounds) Tuesd(...)
8/16/1989
It's a Butcher shop, not a pet shop, and that bunny who shows no anxiety as to what's ahead of him is being weighed for food. He's a little over three pounds
It's a Butcher shop, not a pet shop, and that bunny who shows no anxiety as to what's ahead of him is being weighed for food. He's a little over three pounds
5/4/1946
Taking his daily walk near St. Michael's Hospital Alderman Joseph Piccininni found his first few outings, when he still weighed 348 pounds, were exhausting
Taking his daily walk near St. Michael's Hospital Alderman Joseph Piccininni found his first few outings, when he still weighed 348 pounds, were exhausting
4/20/1971
All smiles: The marathoner, who estimated she lost about 40 pounds during her record-setting swim, gets ready to replenish some of that loss with welcoming champagne
All smiles: The marathoner, who estimated she lost about 40 pounds during her record-setting swim, gets ready to replenish some of that loss with welcoming champagne
8/7/1987
After five weeks in St. Michael's Hospital the dieter's weight loss of 42 pounds is indicated by the non-fit of his too large trousers
After five weeks in St. Michael's Hospital the dieter's weight loss of 42 pounds is indicated by the non-fit of his too large trousers
9/4/1974
Howling success: Brand-new Joshua Jay Godfrey, who weighed in at 5 pounds, 14 ounces yesterday, doesn't seem too happy at his dad's choice of a baseball career for him
Howling success: Brand-new Joshua Jay Godfrey, who weighed in at 5 pounds, 14 ounces yesterday, doesn't seem too happy at his dad's choice of a baseball career for him
11/20/1979
Now it's Grandpa Mel, Mayor Mel Lastman of North York joyfully hoists his new granddaughter, Brie, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces
Now it's Grandpa Mel, Mayor Mel Lastman of North York joyfully hoists his new granddaughter, Brie, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces
8/24/1986
It's been a tough battle for former Mountie Chuck Gouett to lose 30 pounds in weight, so at the victory feast yesterday he indulged in a couple of pastries served by Anna Teitsson
It's been a tough battle for former Mountie Chuck Gouett to lose 30 pounds in weight, so at the victory feast yesterday he indulged in a couple of pastries served by Anna Teitsson
6/6/1977
Over-size drama: Above, floor lamp in George Bartello's living room is the largest in the world. Designed by Gaetano Pesce, it's eight feet tall and weighs over 500 pounds. Bartello, above, had it flown from Italy to stand over his grand piano.
Over-size drama: Above, floor lamp in George Bartello's living room is the largest in the world. Designed by Gaetano Pesce, it's eight feet tall and weighs over 500 pounds. Bartello, above, had it flown from Italy to stand over his grand piano.
11/2/1982
Toadstool technology: Tak Chen, manager of Royal Mushroom Company in Mississauga, turns out 150 pounds of shiitake a day, thanks to 'logs' they're spawned on.
Toadstool technology: Tak Chen, manager of Royal Mushroom Company in Mississauga, turns out 150 pounds of shiitake a day, thanks to 'logs' they're spawned on.
1/6/1981
Toronto Hospital's Dr. Jim Kenyon favors using doomed animals from pounds for research.
Toronto Hospital's Dr. Jim Kenyon favors using doomed animals from pounds for research.
5/8/1991