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Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St
Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St

Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St

Date8/14/1974
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0128921F
Mechanized magazine rack: Paul Runstedler, chairman of the 31st annual convention of the Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association, takes magazine out of vending machine during the weekend exhibition at the Constellation Hotel
Mechanized magazine rack: Paul Runstedler, chairman of the 31st annual convention of the Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association, takes magazine out of vending machine during the weekend exhibition at the Constellation Hotel
3/15/1985
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
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
9/19/1974
Is there a rickshaw in your future? The gasoline shortage doesn't bother Lorne Shields, a 30-year-old Downsview manufacturers' agent, as he takes his wife Suzanne and their daughters Jessica, 2, and Rebecca, 7 months, for a spin in the rickshaw be just imported from Taiwan to add to bicycle collection
Is there a rickshaw in your future? The gasoline shortage doesn't bother Lorne Shields, a 30-year-old Downsview manufacturers' agent, as he takes his wife Suzanne and their daughters Jessica, 2, and Rebecca, 7 months, for a spin in the rickshaw be just imported from Taiwan to add to bicycle collection
11/6/1973
Outdoor bike repairs: Gary Burkhalter gets a quick gear adjustment (and lesson) from James Galbraith of Total Revolution Bicycle Repairs.
Outdoor bike repairs: Gary Burkhalter gets a quick gear adjustment (and lesson) from James Galbraith of Total Revolution Bicycle Repairs.
8/1/1992
Canada booster: Per Bergsland, left, president of Norway's Wideroes Airlines, takes delivery of another aircraft to add to his all-de Havilland fleet from president John Sandford.
Canada booster: Per Bergsland, left, president of Norway's Wideroes Airlines, takes delivery of another aircraft to add to his all-de Havilland fleet from president John Sandford.
7/11/1980
Business goes flat: Bloor Cycle owner Michael Shulman says traffic at his downtown location and the proliferation of bike shops contributed to his store's demise
Business goes flat: Bloor Cycle owner Michael Shulman says traffic at his downtown location and the proliferation of bike shops contributed to his store's demise
5/11/1990
Teenaged hero honored, David Belisle, 16, of Ward's Island holds a commendation given to him yesterday by the Toronto Harbor Commission for saving Jane Kan, 16, right, and another girl after they rode their tandem bicycle off a dock.
Teenaged hero honored, David Belisle, 16, of Ward's Island holds a commendation given to him yesterday by the Toronto Harbor Commission for saving Jane Kan, 16, right, and another girl after they rode their tandem bicycle off a dock.
1/24/1991
Soul travel to outer space is encouraged by Eckankar, a philosophical -religious organization run by a retired couple, Fabian and Lillian Burbeck. This group believes souls can travel on several mystic planes to outer space and indescribable occult places. Burbecks lead classes - there are 15 courses that take more than 7 years of study to complete - and attract people of all ages. They urge self-improvement.
Soul travel to outer space is encouraged by Eckankar, a philosophical -religious organization run by a retired couple, Fabian and Lillian Burbeck. This group believes souls can travel on several mystic planes to outer space and indescribable occult places. Burbecks lead classes - there are 15 courses that take more than 7 years of study to complete - and attract people of all ages. They urge self-improvement.
4/10/1978
Tailor's dream buys clothes off the rack, James A
Tailor's dream buys clothes off the rack, James A
4/3/1975
A question of balance. Technician Mary Yap takes to the tilting chair of balance expert Dr. Walter Johnson yesterday at St. Michael's Hospital. The otolith chair helps Johnson detect inner ear and balance problems. it was paid for by the Atkinson Foundation, which gave a $30,000 grant to St. Mikes to fund such research.
A question of balance. Technician Mary Yap takes to the tilting chair of balance expert Dr. Walter Johnson yesterday at St. Michael's Hospital. The otolith chair helps Johnson detect inner ear and balance problems. it was paid for by the Atkinson Foundation, which gave a $30,000 grant to St. Mikes to fund such research.
2/24/1988
Dr. J. A Little (front) is project director of a heart research program in St. Michael's hospital. Ari Haukioja runs on treadmill of ECG machine while Dr. Joseph Bruni (left) takes his blood pressure.
Dr. J. A Little (front) is project director of a heart research program in St. Michael's hospital. Ari Haukioja runs on treadmill of ECG machine while Dr. Joseph Bruni (left) takes his blood pressure.
1/16/1974