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Pin cushion: With the aid of a $16,000 arthroscopic camera, Dr. Irving Grosfield can perform knee surgery in only 45 minutes on an outpatient basis.
Pin cushion: With the aid of a $16,000 arthroscopic camera, Dr. Irving Grosfield can perform knee surgery in only 45 minutes on an outpatient basis.

Pin cushion: With the aid of a $16,000 arthroscopic camera, Dr. Irving Grosfield can perform knee surgery in only 45 minutes on an outpatient basis.

Date6/27/1984
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127987F
Brian Meizack's Bestsellers stores deal exclusively in the top selections in books, music and video, changing the stock on a weekly basis.
Brian Meizack's Bestsellers stores deal exclusively in the top selections in books, music and video, changing the stock on a weekly basis.
2/17/1992
Astounded: Steve Sherriff, left, and Bob Conroy believe there is a contradiction in being accused of discrimination on the basis of menetal handicap by someone who has been judged unfit to stand trial
Astounded: Steve Sherriff, left, and Bob Conroy believe there is a contradiction in being accused of discrimination on the basis of menetal handicap by someone who has been judged unfit to stand trial
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It was the longest two minutes of Randy Audas' life. Locked in a 45-gallon drum of water, the 18-year-old amateur escape artist from Mississauga was unable to free himself during a school talent show and almost lost his life. [Incomplete]
It was the longest two minutes of Randy Audas' life. Locked in a 45-gallon drum of water, the 18-year-old amateur escape artist from Mississauga was unable to free himself during a school talent show and almost lost his life. [Incomplete]
3/12/1990
I just met a man who doesn't have a single complaint. Sik Kan Chung is 91. It took him 15 minutes to walk across the park to Woodgreen Community Centre from his place to meet me. Ten years ago it took him only 10 minutes. Another 10 years, maybe it will take half an hour, he said, laughing so hard his glasses slid down his nose. [Incomplete]
I just met a man who doesn't have a single complaint. Sik Kan Chung is 91. It took him 15 minutes to walk across the park to Woodgreen Community Centre from his place to meet me. Ten years ago it took him only 10 minutes. Another 10 years, maybe it will take half an hour, he said, laughing so hard his glasses slid down his nose. [Incomplete]
5/26/1984
Holding $1,390 Cheque that will help finance his medical education, John Hofhuis, 19, looks at the transparent model of a woman, the basis of a Star contest
Holding $1,390 Cheque that will help finance his medical education, John Hofhuis, 19, looks at the transparent model of a woman, the basis of a Star contest
6/11/1971
Job well done:L Dr. Marvin Tile, head of orthopedic surgery at Sunnybrook Medical Centre, talks to 19-year-old Kevin Hansen, a student from Lowa, after an operation on Kevin's smashed hip socket that likely saved him from life in a wheelchair. Tile is one of North America's leading authorities on hip-socket surgery, performed at only a few hospitals in North America.
Job well done:L Dr. Marvin Tile, head of orthopedic surgery at Sunnybrook Medical Centre, talks to 19-year-old Kevin Hansen, a student from Lowa, after an operation on Kevin's smashed hip socket that likely saved him from life in a wheelchair. Tile is one of North America's leading authorities on hip-socket surgery, performed at only a few hospitals in North America.
11/18/1983
Normal family life can be lived by cerebral palsy victims, if they are independent and can find work, say Nancy and Jim Mawhinney, photographed here with their children, Kelly, 3, next to her mother, Danny, 7, on his father's right knee, and Shawn, 6
Normal family life can be lived by cerebral palsy victims, if they are independent and can find work, say Nancy and Jim Mawhinney, photographed here with their children, Kelly, 3, next to her mother, Danny, 7, on his father's right knee, and Shawn, 6
5/24/1971
On the move: Student Joe Costa, 18, bones up on a course during his 45-minute bus trip to and from Bloor Collegiate every school day from the Dufferin-Wilson area. The quality of education of Bloor makes the travelling worthwhilek, he says. I'd rather not go to a technical school.
On the move: Student Joe Costa, 18, bones up on a course during his 45-minute bus trip to and from Bloor Collegiate every school day from the Dufferin-Wilson area. The quality of education of Bloor makes the travelling worthwhilek, he says. I'd rather not go to a technical school.
1/23/1986
Radio Buff Dick Cummins, president of Scarborough CB radio group, demonstrates how he can control 80 mobile citizen band operators from special trailer, when working with search and rescue operation. Pins on the board indicate their home baes. He is trying to organize all citizens-band groups in Metro into one.
Radio Buff Dick Cummins, president of Scarborough CB radio group, demonstrates how he can control 80 mobile citizen band operators from special trailer, when working with search and rescue operation. Pins on the board indicate their home baes. He is trying to organize all citizens-band groups in Metro into one.
10/4/1976
Den delight: Interior designer Bryon Patton of L'Image Design (above), who worked with the Forrests on the condo's interior, relaxes in the den, featuring traditional sofa updated with nubby natural linen, and with fur throw and cushions
Den delight: Interior designer Bryon Patton of L'Image Design (above), who worked with the Forrests on the condo's interior, relaxes in the den, featuring traditional sofa updated with nubby natural linen, and with fur throw and cushions
9/29/1981
Off the hook: Peter Sandler, inventor of the anti-snoring pillow and president of the company that makes it, Thera-p- Cushion Inc
Off the hook: Peter Sandler, inventor of the anti-snoring pillow and president of the company that makes it, Thera-p- Cushion Inc
6/8/1989
On a roll: Financial consultant Robert Dr. Bob Seitz wears hot pink linen blazer, cotton shirt, pin-striped trousers and Nicole Miller tie.
On a roll: Financial consultant Robert Dr. Bob Seitz wears hot pink linen blazer, cotton shirt, pin-striped trousers and Nicole Miller tie.
7/31/1991