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Hmm . . . nice grape juice. Wine taster Wally Larter at work
Hmm . . . nice grape juice. Wine taster Wally Larter at work

Hmm . . . nice grape juice. Wine taster Wally Larter at work

Date5/18/1977
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0129213F
Canada's wine taster of the Year, Vern Christensen, a chartered accountant, says his knowledge of red wines helped him beat out 15 other finalists.
Canada's wine taster of the Year, Vern Christensen, a chartered accountant, says his knowledge of red wines helped him beat out 15 other finalists.
5/12/1981
John Reid's wine research leads him west, He's off to California to study wine making and grape growing.
John Reid's wine research leads him west, He's off to California to study wine making and grape growing.
8/21/1975
Savor the bouquet!, Wine-tasters get respect and slightly tipsy, as Joy Carroll learned
Savor the bouquet!, Wine-tasters get respect and slightly tipsy, as Joy Carroll learned
11/5/1978
Meagre existence: Marked-down prices on cans of fruit juice are a bonanza to disabled Alfred Pettersen, 57, who must make do on a disability pension of $243
Meagre existence: Marked-down prices on cans of fruit juice are a bonanza to disabled Alfred Pettersen, 57, who must make do on a disability pension of $243
1/28/1982
No cap on sales: Business is booming at Fairlee Fruit Juice Ltd. John Dimos (front), his brothers peter (left) and Charles, and Ted Aiexopoulos (rear), all owners, have installed a hands-free bottling line at their company's plant in Etobicoke.
No cap on sales: Business is booming at Fairlee Fruit Juice Ltd. John Dimos (front), his brothers peter (left) and Charles, and Ted Aiexopoulos (rear), all owners, have installed a hands-free bottling line at their company's plant in Etobicoke.
11/6/1992
Lonely Job: Bartender David Keough of Allen's Restaurant on Danforth Ave. says many people who used to drink alchohol are switching to soda or juice.
Lonely Job: Bartender David Keough of Allen's Restaurant on Danforth Ave. says many people who used to drink alchohol are switching to soda or juice.
12/14/1991
Five members of the household enjoy a snack of fruit and juice on their veranda
Five members of the household enjoy a snack of fruit and juice on their veranda
7/29/1971
Yea. To Principal John Plumpton of Jane Junior High School in North York for trying to get more students to read books. Twice a week staff and students are given 50 minutes of the day just to read - anything they like. Some of them may discover that reading is a joy, even though it's a little more work than watching a TV scree. It's a nice idea.
Yea. To Principal John Plumpton of Jane Junior High School in North York for trying to get more students to read books. Twice a week staff and students are given 50 minutes of the day just to read - anything they like. Some of them may discover that reading is a joy, even though it's a little more work than watching a TV scree. It's a nice idea.
11/11/1977
Kevin Shea President YTV Canada. This is a nice opportunity to get out and wear a suit. But we don't dress in suits at work. [Incomplete]
Kevin Shea President YTV Canada. This is a nice opportunity to get out and wear a suit. But we don't dress in suits at work. [Incomplete]
10/20/1989
Nice medal, granddad: Lesley Kane, 6, admiries the award won by her grandfather, Jim Kane, who was honored Friday for his volunteer work with the Canadian Red Cross Society
Nice medal, granddad: Lesley Kane, 6, admiries the award won by her grandfather, Jim Kane, who was honored Friday for his volunteer work with the Canadian Red Cross Society
10/3/1986
Critical time has hit the Canadian wine industry, says Hyland Beatty of the Canadian Wine Institute, which sees no growth this year.
Critical time has hit the Canadian wine industry, says Hyland Beatty of the Canadian Wine Institute, which sees no growth this year.
4/9/1974
Well wedded: Frank Hsu, owner of Young Lok restaurant, has the perfect wine mate for any meal of Chinese food, Lee Tai Po, a blend of California and Ontario wines
Well wedded: Frank Hsu, owner of Young Lok restaurant, has the perfect wine mate for any meal of Chinese food, Lee Tai Po, a blend of California and Ontario wines
7/24/1986