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Barry Morrisson: Etobicoke's top planner says designing a new downtown is not as far advanced as in North York.
Barry Morrisson: Etobicoke's top planner says designing a new downtown is not as far advanced as in North York.

Barry Morrisson: Etobicoke's top planner says designing a new downtown is not as far advanced as in North York.

Date5/13/1983
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We used to drive downtown to do our shopping, says architect and planner Blandford Gates, with his wife Marja, left, and daughter Niina, 12, right, chatting at the corner store with Sharon Vignjevic. Then we noticed that when we needed winter goods, the d
We used to drive downtown to do our shopping, says architect and planner Blandford Gates, with his wife Marja, left, and daughter Niina, 12, right, chatting at the corner store with Sharon Vignjevic. Then we noticed that when we needed winter goods, the d
2/8/1978
Former planner Anthony Coombes says downtown Toronto has the worst record of any city in Canada for providing parkland.
Former planner Anthony Coombes says downtown Toronto has the worst record of any city in Canada for providing parkland.
10/22/1974
Electronics wizard: Matthew Dodds, displaying one of his electronic creations, says he would like to apply his skills to researching and designing new products and services.
Electronics wizard: Matthew Dodds, displaying one of his electronic creations, says he would like to apply his skills to researching and designing new products and services.
7/14/1992
About 20 persons are taking an advanced course in scuba-diving program at Etobicoke's Olympium pool at Centennial Park
About 20 persons are taking an advanced course in scuba-diving program at Etobicoke's Olympium pool at Centennial Park
2/16/1977
New leadership needed: Marvyn Novick, senior planner for the Social Planning Council, says Metro needs new church and political leaders to speak out for the real social priorities
New leadership needed: Marvyn Novick, senior planner for the Social Planning Council, says Metro needs new church and political leaders to speak out for the real social priorities
9/8/1980
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
Prof. Patrick Foley, examining system for stimulating the human eye, says many industrial engineers ignore the human factors in designing.
Prof. Patrick Foley, examining system for stimulating the human eye, says many industrial engineers ignore the human factors in designing.
2/5/1970
The shape of your head has a lot to do with the type of job you're suited for, business consultant Henry Evering believes. He has spent year developing a theory that relates people's physical shapes to their personality types and business talents. Theory also guides him in designing office decor he says.
The shape of your head has a lot to do with the type of job you're suited for, business consultant Henry Evering believes. He has spent year developing a theory that relates people's physical shapes to their personality types and business talents. Theory also guides him in designing office decor he says.
6/5/1973
Public park talks: When union local president Bob Kennett (left) refused to cross a picket line to meet mayor Dennis Flynn in Etobicoke's Civic Centre, the two men held informal negotiations in a public park across the street
Public park talks: When union local president Bob Kennett (left) refused to cross a picket line to meet mayor Dennis Flynn in Etobicoke's Civic Centre, the two men held informal negotiations in a public park across the street
7/26/1984
Fears new law: Dr. Barry Sherman, president of a Canadian drug manufacturing company, says the proposed law threatens Canada's role in the industry. Everything we've accomplished is being threatened by Bill C-22, which in essence would restore the monopolies, he says.
Fears new law: Dr. Barry Sherman, president of a Canadian drug manufacturing company, says the proposed law threatens Canada's role in the industry. Everything we've accomplished is being threatened by Bill C-22, which in essence would restore the monopolies, he says.
1/22/1987
Wayne Busch, North York school planner
Wayne Busch, North York school planner
1/7/1972
It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
11/12/1971