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John De Toro was harassed out of his Ontario Hydro job when Italy entered World War II. Last night, 500 people made it up to him at a banquet to recognize his services to the community. Among them: Raising $1,000,000 for charities.
John De Toro was harassed out of his Ontario Hydro job when Italy entered World War II. Last night, 500 people made it up to him at a banquet to recognize his services to the community. Among them: Raising $1,000,000 for charities.

John De Toro was harassed out of his Ontario Hydro job when Italy entered World War II. Last night, 500 people made it up to him at a banquet to recognize his services to the community. Among them: Raising $1,000,000 for charities.

Date11/3/1966
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Morley Sproule: MOdel railroader used his 66 locomotives and 745 feet of track to raise money for charities and to delight the many schoolchildren who visited his Scarborough home over the past 25 years
Morley Sproule: MOdel railroader used his 66 locomotives and 745 feet of track to raise money for charities and to delight the many schoolchildren who visited his Scarborough home over the past 25 years
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Class act: Television actor Al Waxman, left, is congratulated by Moishe Smith, Canadian President of B'nai Brith, for his unflagging contributions to charities
Class act: Television actor Al Waxman, left, is congratulated by Moishe Smith, Canadian President of B'nai Brith, for his unflagging contributions to charities
10/29/1989
Up in arms: Roy Sharpe, a member of London's bingo task force and head of a group that raises money from bingo for athletic programs, says free bus rides to Brantford, with its cheaper games and bigger prizes, is cutting into the take for London charities and community groups
Up in arms: Roy Sharpe, a member of London's bingo task force and head of a group that raises money from bingo for athletic programs, says free bus rides to Brantford, with its cheaper games and bigger prizes, is cutting into the take for London charities and community groups
9/28/1984
Ed Mavrinac, right, was to be honored by the Metro Croatian community at a special banquet tonight to recognize the humanitarian work he has done.
Ed Mavrinac, right, was to be honored by the Metro Croatian community at a special banquet tonight to recognize the humanitarian work he has done.
2/19/1993
Bemedalled: Former Staff Sgt. John Mitchell of the Black Watch wears his World War II campaign medals proudly. He fought in North Africa, Italy, France, Holland and Germany
Bemedalled: Former Staff Sgt. John Mitchell of the Black Watch wears his World War II campaign medals proudly. He fought in North Africa, Italy, France, Holland and Germany
11/11/1980
Ray Winner: Apartment superintendent, 48, says people still stare at his ponytail when he ventures downtown and visiting a small town is even worse: It's not unusual to get harassed
Ray Winner: Apartment superintendent, 48, says people still stare at his ponytail when he ventures downtown and visiting a small town is even worse: It's not unusual to get harassed
11/11/1982
Bank Troubles: Zoran Curclc, outside him missisauge home, was late once with his mortgage. He said his bank made him feel he was begging for charity at a time when he just needed a little understabdibg.
Bank Troubles: Zoran Curclc, outside him missisauge home, was late once with his mortgage. He said his bank made him feel he was begging for charity at a time when he just needed a little understabdibg.
3/31/1992
Mr. Clean: Wally Power, of North Star Janitor Services, displays products at his cleaning supplies outlet. Power says an average size house in Toronto would start at about $500 for a basic cleaning of walls, ceilings, windows and floors.
Mr. Clean: Wally Power, of North Star Janitor Services, displays products at his cleaning supplies outlet. Power says an average size house in Toronto would start at about $500 for a basic cleaning of walls, ceilings, windows and floors.
3/18/1987
James Deans: The mississauga man knew enough about poker to recognize a straight flush that earned him $500
James Deans: The mississauga man knew enough about poker to recognize a straight flush that earned him $500
9/5/1980
Signature session: Prime Minister Mulroney, in Toronto for tonight's gala for the Japanese prime minister, signs an autograph last night at a charity banquet sponsored by the Ukrainian community
Signature session: Prime Minister Mulroney, in Toronto for tonight's gala for the Japanese prime minister, signs an autograph last night at a charity banquet sponsored by the Ukrainian community
1/11/1986
Anthony Fusco can only fund charities
Anthony Fusco can only fund charities
4/4/1979
Free advice: Rae Mariatt, division manager at investors Syndicate Ltd., will give seminar on how to leave money to charities in your will.
Free advice: Rae Mariatt, division manager at investors Syndicate Ltd., will give seminar on how to leave money to charities in your will.
3/28/1989