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Second chance: Aging expert Biossom Wigdor, right, says some retirees have 20 years ahead of them
Second chance: Aging expert Biossom Wigdor, right, says some retirees have 20 years ahead of them

Second chance: Aging expert Biossom Wigdor, right, says some retirees have 20 years ahead of them

Date12/15/1989
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Expert on aging: Blossom Wigdor, psychology professor and director of gerontology program at University of Toronto, says that at some point, people are no longer competent in their job
Expert on aging: Blossom Wigdor, psychology professor and director of gerontology program at University of Toronto, says that at some point, people are no longer competent in their job
10/20/1985
Some seniors who have Registered Retirement Savings Plans are under the misconception that they have to cash them and take them in income by Dec. 31 of the year they turn 71, says Dale Ennis of Bath, publisher of The Canadian Money Saver. Unfortunately,
Some seniors who have Registered Retirement Savings Plans are under the misconception that they have to cash them and take them in income by Dec. 31 of the year they turn 71, says Dale Ennis of Bath, publisher of The Canadian Money Saver. Unfortunately,
3/9/1984
Dr. Robert Bruce, Is to direct the new Toronto branch of an international institute for cancer research funded by billionaire Daniel Ludwig. Bruce will continue his search for the cause of cancers linked to diet, because these have a chance of being prevented. There is some problem with diet and our approach will be to find out what that problem is, Bruce says.
Dr. Robert Bruce, Is to direct the new Toronto branch of an international institute for cancer research funded by billionaire Daniel Ludwig. Bruce will continue his search for the cause of cancers linked to diet, because these have a chance of being prevented. There is some problem with diet and our approach will be to find out what that problem is, Bruce says.
4/8/1981
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
On the right track: Renowed architect Ralph Erskine of Sweden says Toronto's downtown and waterfront areas will undergo an exciting transformation by the year 2001. Where railways now divide city dwellers from the lake. Erskine sees gardens, housing, shops and theatres springing up over the next 20 years - adding new life to the city. But he wants that Metro's highrise suburbs could become ghettos.
On the right track: Renowed architect Ralph Erskine of Sweden says Toronto's downtown and waterfront areas will undergo an exciting transformation by the year 2001. Where railways now divide city dwellers from the lake. Erskine sees gardens, housing, shops and theatres springing up over the next 20 years - adding new life to the city. But he wants that Metro's highrise suburbs could become ghettos.
11/4/1981
Lignin researchers: Dr. Steven Strasberg and Ruth Kaye of Toronto Western Hospital have been working for four years to find a non-surgical treatment or prevention ofr gallstones. Stasberg says women seem to be more susceptible to them because of hormonal differenes.
Lignin researchers: Dr. Steven Strasberg and Ruth Kaye of Toronto Western Hospital have been working for four years to find a non-surgical treatment or prevention ofr gallstones. Stasberg says women seem to be more susceptible to them because of hormonal differenes.
7/14/1981
Travel agent Leonardo Cianfarani with his family, left to right, daughter Gina, 23, son Roberto, 20, wife Maria, and son Marco, 22. Leonardo came to Canada 33 years ago and says: We are quite satisfied to be part of the Italian community of Toronto and we are very proud.
Travel agent Leonardo Cianfarani with his family, left to right, daughter Gina, 23, son Roberto, 20, wife Maria, and son Marco, 22. Leonardo came to Canada 33 years ago and says: We are quite satisfied to be part of the Italian community of Toronto and we are very proud.
11/27/1985
Dennis Healy, acting president of York University, says the fact that there are live colleges at York gives students a greater chance to participate in its governments as well as giving them a sense of belonging
Dennis Healy, acting president of York University, says the fact that there are live colleges at York gives students a greater chance to participate in its governments as well as giving them a sense of belonging
9/9/1969
Former Carmaker Earl Brownridge says Americans have forgotten the unpleasant alternatives that led them to agree to the Canada-U.S. auto trade pact Some U.S. politicians are complaining about what they lost in the deal, but Brownridge say Americans and Canadians are better off.
Former Carmaker Earl Brownridge says Americans have forgotten the unpleasant alternatives that led them to agree to the Canada-U.S. auto trade pact Some U.S. politicians are complaining about what they lost in the deal, but Brownridge say Americans and Canadians are better off.
7/31/1970
A handwriting expert at the provincial Centre of Forensic Sciences, Geoffrey Brohier came here from Ceylon more than 30 years ago. 'Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery' he says.
A handwriting expert at the provincial Centre of Forensic Sciences, Geoffrey Brohier came here from Ceylon more than 30 years ago. 'Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery' he says.
7/7/1982
Baba's goodies: Paul and Zorka Bassil proudly display some of the delicacies sold at their deli on Kennedy Rd. The couple have been in the restaurant business for years and retired in 1982, but boredom and a love of work led them to open a deli that specializes in old-country baking.
Baba's goodies: Paul and Zorka Bassil proudly display some of the delicacies sold at their deli on Kennedy Rd. The couple have been in the restaurant business for years and retired in 1982, but boredom and a love of work led them to open a deli that specializes in old-country baking.
1/14/1987
Aiding the elderly: Lawrence Crawford, a gerontology consultant, believes that planning must remain flexible to meet the changing needs of our aging population. He says the government is assessing support programs to keep seniors in their homes before committing cash to institutions.
Aiding the elderly: Lawrence Crawford, a gerontology consultant, believes that planning must remain flexible to meet the changing needs of our aging population. He says the government is assessing support programs to keep seniors in their homes before committing cash to institutions.
3/12/1987