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Last day: Bert Mills, 75, steps down after 17 years with St. John Ambulance.
Last day: Bert Mills, 75, steps down after 17 years with St. John Ambulance.

Last day: Bert Mills, 75, steps down after 17 years with St. John Ambulance.

Date1/29/1992
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130921F
That's it folks: 'Nitty' Joe Bergin, a driver for 33 years, steps out of his Gray Coach bus for the last time yesterday.
That's it folks: 'Nitty' Joe Bergin, a driver for 33 years, steps out of his Gray Coach bus for the last time yesterday.
1/31/1984
Maple Leaf Mills Ltd. president and chief executive R. G. Dale, offers some of company's products to shareholder Gina Wigle, 17, of Etobicoke, at firm's annual meeting yesterday at Harbour Castle Hotel, only a short distance from company's head office at 417 Queen's Quay West. The baked goodies were tangible evidence of recent takeover of Pillsbury Canada Ltd. which was acquired by Maple Leaf Mills last month.
Maple Leaf Mills Ltd. president and chief executive R. G. Dale, offers some of company's products to shareholder Gina Wigle, 17, of Etobicoke, at firm's annual meeting yesterday at Harbour Castle Hotel, only a short distance from company's head office at 417 Queen's Quay West. The baked goodies were tangible evidence of recent takeover of Pillsbury Canada Ltd. which was acquired by Maple Leaf Mills last month.
5/19/1976
One to go: Firestone Canada president Bert Kraemer had a list of 17 things to do to resuscitate his company when he took over its top post nearly two years ago
One to go: Firestone Canada president Bert Kraemer had a list of 17 things to do to resuscitate his company when he took over its top post nearly two years ago
3/4/1982
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
7/2/1970
Mills family have been in party rental business for 60 years. Alfred Mills, centre, and sons Jim, 22, left, and Dennis, 25, show rental set for two
Mills family have been in party rental business for 60 years. Alfred Mills, centre, and sons Jim, 22, left, and Dennis, 25, show rental set for two
11/2/1971
Stowaway: Selson Camara, 16, steps off the freighter Yeral after four months as a stowaway. He wanted to escape poverty in his native Guinea, but was refused entry to five countries.
Stowaway: Selson Camara, 16, steps off the freighter Yeral after four months as a stowaway. He wanted to escape poverty in his native Guinea, but was refused entry to five countries.
5/5/1983
Free at last: Pat Mancini walks gingerly down the steps of York Regional Police 28 Division station in Richmond Hill, helped by his son, David, 17, yesterday
Free at last: Pat Mancini walks gingerly down the steps of York Regional Police 28 Division station in Richmond Hill, helped by his son, David, 17, yesterday
3/3/1983
Still at it after nearly half a century, car dealer Guy Mills continues to put in a full day at the office
Still at it after nearly half a century, car dealer Guy Mills continues to put in a full day at the office
9/20/1971
Homicide victim: Metro Ambulance paramedics and North York firefighters tend to a 21-year-old man who died from shots to the chest after a dispute in Don Mills last night
Homicide victim: Metro Ambulance paramedics and North York firefighters tend to a 21-year-old man who died from shots to the chest after a dispute in Don Mills last night
8/13/1991
School trustee in York township 42 years, Frank Oke, 75, was feted last night at dinner at the York South Progressive Conservative Association.
School trustee in York township 42 years, Frank Oke, 75, was feted last night at dinner at the York South Progressive Conservative Association.
11/3/1970
Same home: Though he has sold thousands of new homes during the past 30 years, Mike Rogow and his wife Anita still live in the same Don Mills bungalow they bought in 1957
Same home: Though he has sold thousands of new homes during the past 30 years, Mike Rogow and his wife Anita still live in the same Don Mills bungalow they bought in 1957
1/28/1985
Men of steel: John T. Hepburn Ltd. Has been producing monster-sized equipment for 75 years.
Men of steel: John T. Hepburn Ltd. Has been producing monster-sized equipment for 75 years.
12/15/1980