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Storm centre: Undetrred by the controversy swirling around himself and his BMW car, Toronto hydro commissioner William Peden drove the $15,000 vehicle downtown to commission offices today
Storm centre: Undetrred by the controversy swirling around himself and his BMW car, Toronto hydro commissioner William Peden drove the $15,000 vehicle downtown to commission offices today

Storm centre: Undetrred by the controversy swirling around himself and his BMW car, Toronto hydro commissioner William Peden drove the $15,000 vehicle downtown to commission offices today

Date2/7/1980
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Storm centre: Hydro commissioner William Peden drives his $15,000 BMW 3201 downtown this morning after City Council members criticized the deal under which he sold it to Toronto Hydro and got the use of it
Storm centre: Hydro commissioner William Peden drives his $15,000 BMW 3201 downtown this morning after City Council members criticized the deal under which he sold it to Toronto Hydro and got the use of it
2/7/1980
Bill Peden: The $14,000 BMW he sold to Toronto Hydro can now be used only for official business.
Bill Peden: The $14,000 BMW he sold to Toronto Hydro can now be used only for official business.
2/7/1980
New controversy: Michael Sifton, owner of the Buttonville Airport, says his family is no longer willing to fund operating losses while owners of neighboring land make millions developing offices
New controversy: Michael Sifton, owner of the Buttonville Airport, says his family is no longer willing to fund operating losses while owners of neighboring land make millions developing offices
10/17/1988
Familiar face: Vern Emmerling, manager of the Arcade Loblaws, is a well-known downtown person who keeps his store well stocked with gourmet items and staples for the many offices.
Familiar face: Vern Emmerling, manager of the Arcade Loblaws, is a well-known downtown person who keeps his store well stocked with gourmet items and staples for the many offices.
9/17/1980
Locked in conflict, A man, left, uses a U-shaped lock around his neck to attach himself to a door at the Mitsubishi Electric offices in Markham yester(...)
Locked in conflict, A man, left, uses a U-shaped lock around his neck to attach himself to a door at the Mitsubishi Electric offices in Markham yester(...)
10/7/1991
Hydro strikers carrying placards walk picket line today in front of Hydro offices on University Ave
Hydro strikers carrying placards walk picket line today in front of Hydro offices on University Ave
2/3/1969
Game of chinese checkers is enjoyed by Professor James Lemon, his wife Carolyn and children Catherine, 1, Janet, 4, and margaret, 9, in their Walmer Road home. Although earning a salary of $15,000 teaching geography at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lemon describes his living as relatively frugal and finds the family budget getting tight. Although he has a car, he walks to work.
Game of chinese checkers is enjoyed by Professor James Lemon, his wife Carolyn and children Catherine, 1, Janet, 4, and margaret, 9, in their Walmer Road home. Although earning a salary of $15,000 teaching geography at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lemon describes his living as relatively frugal and finds the family budget getting tight. Although he has a car, he walks to work.
7/10/1969
In The Lead: BMW Canada chief Victor Doolan, left, accepts the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada's Car of the Year award from Alan McPhee, AJAC president.
In The Lead: BMW Canada chief Victor Doolan, left, accepts the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada's Car of the Year award from Alan McPhee, AJAC president.
2/12/1992
Artistic director Reid Anderson at centre of questions swirling around national Ballet of Canada
Artistic director Reid Anderson at centre of questions swirling around national Ballet of Canada
2/20/1990
The strike is on. These pickets took up early duty today at Toronto Transit Commission offices at Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave. The 5,700 members of the(...)
The strike is on. These pickets took up early duty today at Toronto Transit Commission offices at Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave. The 5,700 members of the(...)
8/12/1974
A better place to work: Modern offices are filled with tedious and inefficient jobs, says Des Pratt, chairman of the Canadian National Business Show, which started today.
A better place to work: Modern offices are filled with tedious and inefficient jobs, says Des Pratt, chairman of the Canadian National Business Show, which started today.
9/27/1976
Ken Challis (left) of Mississauga and his wife, Lee, are reunited with his brother, Ernie, who didn't even know Ken existed. Ken, who grew up in foster homes, knew he bad a brother and sister but didn't know where they were. A chance conversation in the town offices enabled him to meet his sister-in-law.
Ken Challis (left) of Mississauga and his wife, Lee, are reunited with his brother, Ernie, who didn't even know Ken existed. Ken, who grew up in foster homes, knew he bad a brother and sister but didn't know where they were. A chance conversation in the town offices enabled him to meet his sister-in-law.
12/6/1973