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Stars of the screen: John McLauchlan stands over a television screen displaying his company's stock market information system
Stars of the screen: John McLauchlan stands over a television screen displaying his company's stock market information system

Stars of the screen: John McLauchlan stands over a television screen displaying his company's stock market information system

Date9/25/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130099F
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
1/18/1990
Hot new idea: Rock Cameron, manager of engineering at Christie Brown and Co. Ltd., stands on the solar-panelled roof of the company's Lakeshore Blvd. plant, where the solar heating system is expected to save $4,000 a year on heating costs.
Hot new idea: Rock Cameron, manager of engineering at Christie Brown and Co. Ltd., stands on the solar-panelled roof of the company's Lakeshore Blvd. plant, where the solar heating system is expected to save $4,000 a year on heating costs.
8/1/1982
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
9/18/1978
Family ties: Greenwin Construction principal Harold Green stands in front of his company's headquarters, the Yonge-Eglinton Centre, flanked by sons Kevin, left, Eric and Cary who are all in the construction trade
Family ties: Greenwin Construction principal Harold Green stands in front of his company's headquarters, the Yonge-Eglinton Centre, flanked by sons Kevin, left, Eric and Cary who are all in the construction trade
9/2/1997
Marketing information: From left, David Cynamon, Steven Reichmann and Bruce Bronfman display a computer their company, Hav-Info, sells to get stock market date.
Marketing information: From left, David Cynamon, Steven Reichmann and Bruce Bronfman display a computer their company, Hav-Info, sells to get stock market date.
11/8/1989
Controller Fred Rodgers was back in front of his radar screen at Pearson airport yesterday, days after he helped persuade a suicidal pilot, not to crash his light plane into the CN Tower or a downtown hospital
Controller Fred Rodgers was back in front of his radar screen at Pearson airport yesterday, days after he helped persuade a suicidal pilot, not to crash his light plane into the CN Tower or a downtown hospital
4/18/1989
Stock takes stock: Canada Packers president Valentine Stock (left) compares notes with new director George Richardson at the company's annual meeting, held this year at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Stock takes stock: Canada Packers president Valentine Stock (left) compares notes with new director George Richardson at the company's annual meeting, held this year at the Art Gallery of Ontario
6/25/1984
Now that's big: Cartoon character Wilma Flintstone flashes across the color screen as Electrohome president John Pollock operates a remote control to bring in The Flintstones live in a Toronto demonstration
Now that's big: Cartoon character Wilma Flintstone flashes across the color screen as Electrohome president John Pollock operates a remote control to bring in The Flintstones live in a Toronto demonstration
8/11/1976
Proper fashion: John Schuman, medical director of Providence Villa and Hosptial, admires Mary Willoughby's hat, a perfect screen for the hot rays of sunlight
Proper fashion: John Schuman, medical director of Providence Villa and Hosptial, admires Mary Willoughby's hat, a perfect screen for the hot rays of sunlight
7/8/1982
What's up? A newly hatched cockatiel takes a look at the world as he stands on the hand of John Bennett, the birdman of Durham. The Uxbridge resident imports and breeds exotic birds and has a stock of 400 feathered friends ranging from finches to toucans.
What's up? A newly hatched cockatiel takes a look at the world as he stands on the hand of John Bennett, the birdman of Durham. The Uxbridge resident imports and breeds exotic birds and has a stock of 400 feathered friends ranging from finches to toucans.
6/15/1982
Super salesman: Scottish-born Ron Morton stands in his crowded quarters with some of the products he markets, including rust-proofing and insulating compounds, as well as squash rackets endorsed by world champion Jahangir Khan
Super salesman: Scottish-born Ron Morton stands in his crowded quarters with some of the products he markets, including rust-proofing and insulating compounds, as well as squash rackets endorsed by world champion Jahangir Khan
4/24/1985
To L.R. Saunders, secretary-treasurer of Allied Collection Agencies, for remainging unfrffled despite his company's freqent appaearance in the columns of help wanted. Allied agreed to stop dunning Orfeo Avaro for $4.60 when help wanted pointed out that Mrs. Avaro was sure he had never ordered lihgt bulbs by mail and, when they did arrive, had promptly mailed them back. In his next appearance, Mr. Saunders sent $3,71 to the STar Wilson had mistakely overpaid.
To L.R. Saunders, secretary-treasurer of Allied Collection Agencies, for remainging unfrffled despite his company's freqent appaearance in the columns of help wanted. Allied agreed to stop dunning Orfeo Avaro for $4.60 when help wanted pointed out that Mrs. Avaro was sure he had never ordered lihgt bulbs by mail and, when they did arrive, had promptly mailed them back. In his next appearance, Mr. Saunders sent $3,71 to the STar Wilson had mistakely overpaid.
12/21/1979