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Robert Payne: I'm not a crusader in any way, says censor board chairman.
Robert Payne: I'm not a crusader in any way, says censor board chairman.

Robert Payne: I'm not a crusader in any way, says censor board chairman.

Date9/21/1989
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W. H. Thornburn, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange board of governors, sees a small revival of confidence by Canadian investors, but much less than I had expected by this time. He forecasts continued sluggishness in trading until corporate earnings improve. Thornburn thinks there could be new speculation in oil and gas stocks when results of winter drilling become available. Cost-cutting and other controls have prepared brokers for any new storms, he says.
W. H. Thornburn, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange board of governors, sees a small revival of confidence by Canadian investors, but much less than I had expected by this time. He forecasts continued sluggishness in trading until corporate earnings improve. Thornburn thinks there could be new speculation in oil and gas stocks when results of winter drilling become available. Cost-cutting and other controls have prepared brokers for any new storms, he says.
12/31/1970
Ontario censor George Belcher (top) is retiring from the board after 50 years. The board has recently demanded cuts in two movies - Luna (left), with Jill Clayburgh and the Brazilian comedy, Dona Flor and her two husbands.
Ontario censor George Belcher (top) is retiring from the board after 50 years. The board has recently demanded cuts in two movies - Luna (left), with Jill Clayburgh and the Brazilian comedy, Dona Flor and her two husbands.
10/30/1973
Mary Brown: Chairman says churches must have religious films approved by censor board, but it's definitely not a censorship issue
Mary Brown: Chairman says churches must have religious films approved by censor board, but it's definitely not a censorship issue
2/27/1980
Future design of magazine Saturday Night is discussed by its editor Robert Fulford, left, and Ed Cowan, chairman of the board. New magazine, Glitter, has great design but not Saturday Night's substance, says Helen Worthington.
Future design of magazine Saturday Night is discussed by its editor Robert Fulford, left, and Ed Cowan, chairman of the board. New magazine, Glitter, has great design but not Saturday Night's substance, says Helen Worthington.
12/2/1974
Anti- racist crusader: Native activist Rodney Bobiwash says white supremacists must be confronted wherever they are.
Anti- racist crusader: Native activist Rodney Bobiwash says white supremacists must be confronted wherever they are.
1/26/1993
Credit crusaders: Glen Schnarr, chairman of the Friends of the Valley group, is preparing for a valley walk Sunday, on which participants will be accompanied by experts on wildlife, vegetation and local history
Credit crusaders: Glen Schnarr, chairman of the Friends of the Valley group, is preparing for a valley walk Sunday, on which participants will be accompanied by experts on wildlife, vegetation and local history
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British bid: BAA chairman Sir Norman Payne feels his company is a natural candidate for Pearson.
British bid: BAA chairman Sir Norman Payne feels his company is a natural candidate for Pearson.
6/25/1990
Ready for fight: Tom Chandler, vice-president of Redpath Sugar on Queen's Quay, says he's opposed to extensive housing plans for the city's waterfront between Leslie and Yonge Sts., which industry spokesmen say could put many employees out of work. We're prepared to fight to the limit, tooth and nail, all the way to the Ontario Municipal Board and the courts, he says.
Ready for fight: Tom Chandler, vice-president of Redpath Sugar on Queen's Quay, says he's opposed to extensive housing plans for the city's waterfront between Leslie and Yonge Sts., which industry spokesmen say could put many employees out of work. We're prepared to fight to the limit, tooth and nail, all the way to the Ontario Municipal Board and the courts, he says.
3/23/1983
Robert Lantos: Chairman of Aillance Communications: We ar living in a situation that has no parallel in any other market in the world.
Robert Lantos: Chairman of Aillance Communications: We ar living in a situation that has no parallel in any other market in the world.
1/8/1993
Yes. East York would have saved $500,000 this year 'if the Metro system didn't invite extravagance,' says East York board chairman Jack McCarthy
Yes. East York would have saved $500,000 this year 'if the Metro system didn't invite extravagance,' says East York board chairman Jack McCarthy
11/30/1977
Gray Steele: Board chairman says his food firm has been selling to East General for 50 years.
Gray Steele: Board chairman says his food firm has been selling to East General for 50 years.
6/15/1981
Karl Kinzinger: The retiring director of the North York Board of Education had a knack of taking a crisis and turning it around into an opportunity the baord chairman says
Karl Kinzinger: The retiring director of the North York Board of Education had a knack of taking a crisis and turning it around into an opportunity the baord chairman says
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