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Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.

Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.

Date11/18/1986
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Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
9/25/1989
Image shows loading containers in progress.
Busy season: The number of containers moved through Marine Terminal 51 more than doubled this year from 1986, helping give the Port of Toronto its best shipping season in six years
4/9/1986
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
3/10/1989
John Haunts, building manager of the Royal York, is ready for the Grey Cup weekend with 100 off-duty policemen hired for security and everything that's movable in storage
John Haunts, building manager of the Royal York, is ready for the Grey Cup weekend with 100 off-duty policemen hired for security and everything that's movable in storage
11/22/1973
Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
9/25/1989
Biggest challenge: The city planner designed a pine cupboard unit (above) with 10 roll-out units that provide about 50 cubic feet of storage space at his level
Biggest challenge: The city planner designed a pine cupboard unit (above) with 10 roll-out units that provide about 50 cubic feet of storage space at his level
3/19/1981
Fred McILroy designed this bumper with a difference. It provides lock-up storage space on truck or van
Fred McILroy designed this bumper with a difference. It provides lock-up storage space on truck or van
7/26/1976
Studio of Dingle home boasts a cathedral ceiling, adjustable hanging lights, plenty of storage space and a trap door on the floor leading to a downsta(...)
Studio of Dingle home boasts a cathedral ceiling, adjustable hanging lights, plenty of storage space and a trap door on the floor leading to a downsta(...)
8/7/1974
Two for the price of one, Canadian National says its new deep flat cars can handle twice as many containers now
Two for the price of one, Canadian National says its new deep flat cars can handle twice as many containers now
11/27/1985
Now it's containers of liquor, On her maiden voyage, West German ship Wilhelm Bornhofen, skippered by Captain Franz Deak, is 13th foreign ship to dock(...)
Now it's containers of liquor, On her maiden voyage, West German ship Wilhelm Bornhofen, skippered by Captain Franz Deak, is 13th foreign ship to dock(...)
4/25/1972
Stuck in the mud: It's so bad on the construction site that even backhoes are getting stuck says Mendy Finkelstein of the home builders' sales and marketing council. Builders want Ottawa to extend the deadline on $3,000 grants for new homes because of the
Stuck in the mud: It's so bad on the construction site that even backhoes are getting stuck says Mendy Finkelstein of the home builders' sales and marketing council. Builders want Ottawa to extend the deadline on $3,000 grants for new homes because of the
4/11/1983
Containers: The A.R. Whittall Can Co. Limited, Montreal
Containers: The A.R. Whittall Can Co. Limited, Montreal
Approximately 1920s