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David McCann: Former school ward, now 43, says an inquiry is essential.
David McCann: Former school ward, now 43, says an inquiry is essential.

David McCann: Former school ward, now 43, says an inquiry is essential.

Date4/11/1990
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A former shoeshine boy, David Blackmore, left, is now known as the 'Pied Piper of Cabbagetown'. He founded the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre which, he says, 'keeps kids out of the kind of trouble I used to get into.'
A former shoeshine boy, David Blackmore, left, is now known as the 'Pied Piper of Cabbagetown'. He founded the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre which, he says, 'keeps kids out of the kind of trouble I used to get into.'
6/20/1984
This gentleman, testifying at Grrange inquiry Nov. 8, '83 is Dr. Harry Bain, a former chief pediatrician at the Hospital for Sick Children. He has now finished his testimony but we could not course.
This gentleman, testifying at Grrange inquiry Nov. 8, '83 is Dr. Harry Bain, a former chief pediatrician at the Hospital for Sick Children. He has now finished his testimony but we could not course.
11/8/1983
Long record: Stephen Saywell and his 2-year-old grandson, David look over an album recording highlights of Saywell's 43 years as a school trustee in Durham
Long record: Stephen Saywell and his 2-year-old grandson, David look over an album recording highlights of Saywell's 43 years as a school trustee in Durham
4/29/1980
Musical Future: Rob Sugars, 20, background, a former Children's Aid Society ward, says the music lessons provided by the society gave him a start as a songwriter and musician
Musical Future: Rob Sugars, 20, background, a former Children's Aid Society ward, says the music lessons provided by the society gave him a start as a songwriter and musician
1/2/1989
McCann, Sean
McCann, Sean
9/8/1997
Former Pirate: Bill McMillan, now the manager of a legitimate office equipment supply dealership, says he once was one of the con artists who manipulated customers
Former Pirate: Bill McMillan, now the manager of a legitimate office equipment supply dealership, says he once was one of the con artists who manipulated customers
12/1/1988
Toll of lay-off: Former UAW Local 1967 president, Allan Craig, now retired, stands in empty parking lot at McDonnell Douglas. Craig, 73, says the average man and woman are getting angry with the economy and politicians are a wee bit scared. Nearly everyone is standing up and saying something.
Toll of lay-off: Former UAW Local 1967 president, Allan Craig, now retired, stands in empty parking lot at McDonnell Douglas. Craig, 73, says the average man and woman are getting angry with the economy and politicians are a wee bit scared. Nearly everyone is standing up and saying something.
12/17/1981
David Cossar and his father Alan Cossar revived Speculative Investments Ltd. and transformed it into Vencap. Now they avoid getting into start-up phase of new companies because it's a gamble, says David Cossar.
David Cossar and his father Alan Cossar revived Speculative Investments Ltd. and transformed it into Vencap. Now they avoid getting into start-up phase of new companies because it's a gamble, says David Cossar.
7/6/1973
New guardian: Lawyer Wilson McTavish, who was associate counsel in the Mississauga rail disaster inquiry, says the challenge in his new job is to protect the rights of people who cannot protect themselves
New guardian: Lawyer Wilson McTavish, who was associate counsel in the Mississauga rail disaster inquiry, says the challenge in his new job is to protect the rights of people who cannot protect themselves
11/23/1984
It was 20 cents a pint when retiring bartender Jimmy Robertson, 71, first started slinging beer at the Winchester Hotel 43 years ago, and its now 70 cents
It was 20 cents a pint when retiring bartender Jimmy Robertson, 71, first started slinging beer at the Winchester Hotel 43 years ago, and its now 70 cents
7/11/1977
Street wise: Austin Miller, 43, was a marketing manager for 18 years before his two-year stint on the streets. He now lives in crack house.
Street wise: Austin Miller, 43, was a marketing manager for 18 years before his two-year stint on the streets. He now lives in crack house.
3/25/1999
Moving Up: David Deaves, 43, became the City of Etobicoke's first city manager on June 27. Etobicoke is the first municipality in Metro to create such a position.
Moving Up: David Deaves, 43, became the City of Etobicoke's first city manager on June 27. Etobicoke is the first municipality in Metro to create such a position.
7/5/1988