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Metal-detector in hand, treasure-hunter Gary Piper looks for prizes under the snow at his home, on Pinewood Ave
Metal-detector in hand, treasure-hunter Gary Piper looks for prizes under the snow at his home, on Pinewood Ave

Metal-detector in hand, treasure-hunter Gary Piper looks for prizes under the snow at his home, on Pinewood Ave

Date1/12/1978
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132178F
Treasure Hunter Paul Kerr, 26, founder of the Fortune Hunters, looks for booty along Cherry Beach with his $450 metal detector yesterday
Treasure Hunter Paul Kerr, 26, founder of the Fortune Hunters, looks for booty along Cherry Beach with his $450 metal detector yesterday
8/2/1978
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
5/27/1971
Up in arms: Roy Sharpe, a member of London's bingo task force and head of a group that raises money from bingo for athletic programs, says free bus rides to Brantford, with its cheaper games and bigger prizes, is cutting into the take for London charities and community groups
Up in arms: Roy Sharpe, a member of London's bingo task force and head of a group that raises money from bingo for athletic programs, says free bus rides to Brantford, with its cheaper games and bigger prizes, is cutting into the take for London charities and community groups
9/28/1984
Ron Roy: Says he's better at winning prizes than customers.
Ron Roy: Says he's better at winning prizes than customers.
3/14/1990
Wayne Burnett: Not concerned with prizes.
Wayne Burnett: Not concerned with prizes.
2/27/1985
On your mark: Twins John and Jim Cobum, get ready to kick off another Poetry Sweatshop at The Rivoli on Queen St. W. Wednesday will be the sweatshop's first anniversary and celebrations include special prizes for winners.
On your mark: Twins John and Jim Cobum, get ready to kick off another Poetry Sweatshop at The Rivoli on Queen St. W. Wednesday will be the sweatshop's first anniversary and celebrations include special prizes for winners.
2/19/1985
Checking his army of military miniatures-and don't dare call them toy soldiers-Stehen George Leggett looks over some of the 2,000 soldiers, horses and guns he has constructed by hand with meticulous care over past 20 years
Checking his army of military miniatures-and don't dare call them toy soldiers-Stehen George Leggett looks over some of the 2,000 soldiers, horses and guns he has constructed by hand with meticulous care over past 20 years
4/23/1971
Ordering wreckers away yesterday fromhis expropriated home (in background), Jack Coltman, 60, argues with William Wasylyk (left), the owner of Lakeview Salvage Co., and Constable John Buchanan. Coltman says he has received no settlement yet for his expropriated property on Balfour Ave. and believes under this condition he can claim new rights under recent provincial expropriation legislation. His home was one of nine expropriated for new seperate school.
Ordering wreckers away yesterday fromhis expropriated home (in background), Jack Coltman, 60, argues with William Wasylyk (left), the owner of Lakeview Salvage Co., and Constable John Buchanan. Coltman says he has received no settlement yet for his expropriated property on Balfour Ave. and believes under this condition he can claim new rights under recent provincial expropriation legislation. His home was one of nine expropriated for new seperate school.
1/3/1969
Rare prize: Vladimir Nuk of Maison de Fromage has a kilo of white truffle - a treasure indeed, worth $60 an ounce
Rare prize: Vladimir Nuk of Maison de Fromage has a kilo of white truffle - a treasure indeed, worth $60 an ounce
12/9/1980
Best-stressed: Seeking help from his kids, Charles, 3, and Kathy, 8, John Crosbie looks for a pun to launch the new year at their Ridge Dr. home.
Best-stressed: Seeking help from his kids, Charles, 3, and Kathy, 8, John Crosbie looks for a pun to launch the new year at their Ridge Dr. home.
1/2/1981
Delroy Tomlinson on lie detector. Test confirmed his story of beating.
Delroy Tomlinson on lie detector. Test confirmed his story of beating.
10/14/1974
Image shows a motorist, battery booster cables in hand, stands beside his car stalled on Leslie ...
If looks could kill: A fuming motorist, battery booster cables in hand, stands beside his car stalled on Leslie Street at Sheppard Avenue, Toronto, Ontario in yesterday's storm, waiting and hoping that somebody will come to his aid. The storm battered Metro with snow, sleet and howling winds, turning streets into a sea of sludge.
2/12/1985