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James Lorimer, 27, tape-recorded the workings of Toronto's civic administration to write his community-power book, The Real World of City Politics
James Lorimer, 27, tape-recorded the workings of Toronto's civic administration to write his community-power book, The Real World of City Politics

James Lorimer, 27, tape-recorded the workings of Toronto's civic administration to write his community-power book, The Real World of City Politics

Date4/7/1970
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0129584F
Right on the scene he writes about in his book, Working People, is author James Lorimer, is shown here on Toronto's Pariliament St
Right on the scene he writes about in his book, Working People, is author James Lorimer, is shown here on Toronto's Pariliament St
4/1/1971
Sometimes called the most powerful man in Toronto, because he can get things fixed fast, works commissioner Ray Bremner says he doesn't play politics with city aidermen: 'I would never try to get a politician through his constituents.'
Sometimes called the most powerful man in Toronto, because he can get things fixed fast, works commissioner Ray Bremner says he doesn't play politics with city aidermen: 'I would never try to get a politician through his constituents.'
1/21/1985
Olympics battler: Michael Shapcott helped put the boots to Toronto's Olympics bid. Now some see a future in politics for the tireless activist.
Olympics battler: Michael Shapcott helped put the boots to Toronto's Olympics bid. Now some see a future in politics for the tireless activist.
9/27/1990
The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
2/25/1982
At his last working City Counicl meeting Alderman Allan Lamport (right), who is retiring after 38 years in politics, relaxes with long-time associates
At his last working City Counicl meeting Alderman Allan Lamport (right), who is retiring after 38 years in politics, relaxes with long-time associates
11/23/1972
Critical of Canadian education system: George Martell, one of the founders of This Magazine is About Schools, a periodical dealing with concepts of education, has edited book titled The Politics of the Canadian Public School, a radical look at the school system
Critical of Canadian education system: George Martell, one of the founders of This Magazine is About Schools, a periodical dealing with concepts of education, has edited book titled The Politics of the Canadian Public School, a radical look at the school system
7/24/1974
A newcomer to politics, Liberal Dr. F braces his wife, Midge, at the party last night cevote victory over Conservative incumbent Terry riding. The win was sweet revenge for Halton Liberals, still smarting from the more-than-2,000-vote trouncing O'Connor gave their incumbent candidate, Rud Whiting, in the general election two years ago. [Incomplete]
A newcomer to politics, Liberal Dr. F braces his wife, Midge, at the party last night cevote victory over Conservative incumbent Terry riding. The win was sweet revenge for Halton Liberals, still smarting from the more-than-2,000-vote trouncing O'Connor gave their incumbent candidate, Rud Whiting, in the general election two years ago. [Incomplete]
7/8/1974
I've been snowballed, says Gerry Todd, who led the polls in his first try at municipal politics on Dec
I've been snowballed, says Gerry Todd, who led the polls in his first try at municipal politics on Dec
2/8/1977
Stephen Clark: Ontario's youngest mayor says his mother encouraged him to run. Although he knows nothing about politics, Brockville appears ready to give him a chance.
Stephen Clark: Ontario's youngest mayor says his mother encouraged him to run. Although he knows nothing about politics, Brockville appears ready to give him a chance.
11/9/1982
Nose for politics: Peter Flosznik, a member of The Canada False Nose Society of Canada, says he's a candidate for mayor of North York and pledges to change the city's name.
Nose for politics: Peter Flosznik, a member of The Canada False Nose Society of Canada, says he's a candidate for mayor of North York and pledges to change the city's name.
9/15/1980
Antique scales are simply office decoration for lawyer James DaCosta, but they are likely to be regarded as very real sales of justice by his visitors. DaCosta, 46, becomes top enforcement officer for the Ontario Securities Commission in September - the man in charge of keeping Bay Streeters in line. He's been a specialist in mining and securities law for many years.
Antique scales are simply office decoration for lawyer James DaCosta, but they are likely to be regarded as very real sales of justice by his visitors. DaCosta, 46, becomes top enforcement officer for the Ontario Securities Commission in September - the man in charge of keeping Bay Streeters in line. He's been a specialist in mining and securities law for many years.
7/29/1975
Alan Lamport controller and former Toronto mayor: I am very much in favor of party politics in municipal affairs, but in order to have it work on the party system, as it does federally and provincially, legislation would have to be provided for the jurisdiction of operation and the controls - but keeping cost within reason and operation administration problems under control
Alan Lamport controller and former Toronto mayor: I am very much in favor of party politics in municipal affairs, but in order to have it work on the party system, as it does federally and provincially, legislation would have to be provided for the jurisdiction of operation and the controls - but keeping cost within reason and operation administration problems under control
3/1/1969