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Sandy McNair: He and his six partners designed computer programs that have had Canada's biggest developers beat a path to his door.
Sandy McNair: He and his six partners designed computer programs that have had Canada's biggest developers beat a path to his door.

Sandy McNair: He and his six partners designed computer programs that have had Canada's biggest developers beat a path to his door.

Date9/3/1985
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130211F
Meticulous handcrafting: That's what keeps renowned architects and major developers knocking on Ed Cotton's door. His model for Fidinam Inc. of a 37-storey tower in Chicago's banking district involved sculpting to scale elaborate 90-year-old carvings on its first three floors.
Meticulous handcrafting: That's what keeps renowned architects and major developers knocking on Ed Cotton's door. His model for Fidinam Inc. of a 37-storey tower in Chicago's banking district involved sculpting to scale elaborate 90-year-old carvings on its first three floors.
11/8/1983
Walter Baker, a prospector for 65 of his 83, years, holds the trophy presented to him by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada proclaiming him Prospector of the Year. At left, he pans for gold.
Walter Baker, a prospector for 65 of his 83, years, holds the trophy presented to him by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada proclaiming him Prospector of the Year. At left, he pans for gold.
3/9/1988
Following the market: When the market is at a low - as it is these days - that could be a good timie for a novice to get into the action, advises Dave Conway, a broker with Davidson Partners Ltd. in Toronto. But it's important not to jump in blind, he cautions. The biggest mistake prospective investors make is not being aware of what their objective are, he say.
Following the market: When the market is at a low - as it is these days - that could be a good timie for a novice to get into the action, advises Dave Conway, a broker with Davidson Partners Ltd. in Toronto. But it's important not to jump in blind, he cautions. The biggest mistake prospective investors make is not being aware of what their objective are, he say.
2/15/1982
Reuben Dennis, one of Metro's largest developers, leaves courtroom where he and six companies pleaded guilty to making false statements in income tax returns.
Reuben Dennis, one of Metro's largest developers, leaves courtroom where he and six companies pleaded guilty to making false statements in income tax returns.
7/19/1967
Pasta Partners: Husband and wife team Elena and Orlando Quistini have turned one receipe into Canada's largest independent pasta business.
Pasta Partners: Husband and wife team Elena and Orlando Quistini have turned one receipe into Canada's largest independent pasta business.
1/19/1990
Despite Blockbusting by developers, 83-year-old George Hoare is clinging to his little white house on Summerhill Rd
Despite Blockbusting by developers, 83-year-old George Hoare is clinging to his little white house on Summerhill Rd
8/25/1975
Good timing: Wayne Beach, president of Aurelian Small Business Developers Ltd. feels timing was right in organizing his new company.
Good timing: Wayne Beach, president of Aurelian Small Business Developers Ltd. feels timing was right in organizing his new company.
8/24/1979
A developers' trust company is what Roy Dalzell of Morguard wants to build - so he can't complain as towers of new Royal Bank project rise on other side of Wellington St. W., wiping out fine view he used to have from 20th-floor office in Toronto-Dominion centre.
A developers' trust company is what Roy Dalzell of Morguard wants to build - so he can't complain as towers of new Royal Bank project rise on other side of Wellington St. W., wiping out fine view he used to have from 20th-floor office in Toronto-Dominion centre.
12/1/1975
Computer therapy: Ronald Levy, a Buffalo psychiatrist and hypnotist, has developed computer programs that, he says, can help us think our way out of phobias by using our subconscious
Computer therapy: Ronald Levy, a Buffalo psychiatrist and hypnotist, has developed computer programs that, he says, can help us think our way out of phobias by using our subconscious
10/12/1984
John Hear, managing partner of Peat Marwick and Partners, established the firm in Vancouver 17 years ago with a staff of six persons
John Hear, managing partner of Peat Marwick and Partners, established the firm in Vancouver 17 years ago with a staff of six persons
8/9/1974
James Demeroutis, and his partners spent $2,000 this week on a party for friends and bank managers to celebrate the opening of their new restaurant. It was just one more start-up cost to add to the $12 million bill to open Toronto's first St. Hubert Bar-B
James Demeroutis, and his partners spent $2,000 this week on a party for friends and bank managers to celebrate the opening of their new restaurant. It was just one more start-up cost to add to the $12 million bill to open Toronto's first St. Hubert Bar-B
3/5/1981
Exotic surroundings: Emilio DeLuca (left) and his cousin, Anthony De Rose are partners of Prestige Auto collision Centre in Weston.
Exotic surroundings: Emilio DeLuca (left) and his cousin, Anthony De Rose are partners of Prestige Auto collision Centre in Weston.
10/27/1986