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Sailing along: Lloyd Pearce, 81, of Brantford created a sensation when he went wind surfing on Lake Ontario the other day
Sailing along: Lloyd Pearce, 81, of Brantford created a sensation when he went wind surfing on Lake Ontario the other day

Sailing along: Lloyd Pearce, 81, of Brantford created a sensation when he went wind surfing on Lake Ontario the other day

Date4/11/1985
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A Sudbury mining executive who cast fear to the wind when he chased a gunman who moments earlier had shot and killed a pro-inspector at the Royal York Hotel, has been awarded a police citation. But yesterday, after receiving the civilian citation for bravery from Metro police commissioners, Lloyd Bardswich could only recall the incident with wonderment.
A Sudbury mining executive who cast fear to the wind when he chased a gunman who moments earlier had shot and killed a pro-inspector at the Royal York Hotel, has been awarded a police citation. But yesterday, after receiving the civilian citation for bravery from Metro police commissioners, Lloyd Bardswich could only recall the incident with wonderment.
7/30/1987
Stat wish. When Paul Easterbrook, 14, of Brantford, told us he wanted to be an archeologist, he didn't know what he was getting into. David L. Newlands, an archeologist at the Royal Ontario Museum, has Paul working as his assistant for three days, alanyzing material excavated from Old Fort York.
Stat wish. When Paul Easterbrook, 14, of Brantford, told us he wanted to be an archeologist, he didn't know what he was getting into. David L. Newlands, an archeologist at the Royal Ontario Museum, has Paul working as his assistant for three days, alanyzing material excavated from Old Fort York.
8/20/1978
Launching his sailing season, Robert Beattie vigorously polishes the hull of his sailboat at Port Credit as he readies it for the water. In the Metro area, there'll be some boats out on Sunday, with light winds and a high of 60.
Launching his sailing season, Robert Beattie vigorously polishes the hull of his sailboat at Port Credit as he readies it for the water. In the Metro area, there'll be some boats out on Sunday, with light winds and a high of 60.
4/9/1971
Fond memories: Cyril Morley, 81, admires an old-fashioned streetlamp presented to him by Pickering Village when he retired as its reeve in 1963
Fond memories: Cyril Morley, 81, admires an old-fashioned streetlamp presented to him by Pickering Village when he retired as its reeve in 1963
4/23/1985
Relaxing in plywood chair he designed and made, Don McKinley is surrounded with other furnishings he has created using white sewer piping and plastics
Relaxing in plywood chair he designed and made, Don McKinley is surrounded with other furnishings he has created using white sewer piping and plastics
5/15/1974
George Owen, a former mathematics professor, concentrates on the sword and photographs of the castle of Lord Phillip, a ghost he and seven others created at his psychic phenomena reserach centre
George Owen, a former mathematics professor, concentrates on the sword and photographs of the castle of Lord Phillip, a ghost he and seven others created at his psychic phenomena reserach centre
10/10/1973
It was tough, but Jacques and Jeanne Foesier used strict discipline with their 18-year-old son, Mark, when he created bedlam in the family - discipline so strict he left home. Tough Love policies helped them overcome their guilt.
It was tough, but Jacques and Jeanne Foesier used strict discipline with their 18-year-old son, Mark, when he created bedlam in the family - discipline so strict he left home. Tough Love policies helped them overcome their guilt.
1/22/1982
Karen Lane and Doug WilsonFrenchman's Bay in Pickering, wind-surfing
Karen Lane and Doug WilsonFrenchman's Bay in Pickering, wind-surfing
6/25/1979
Lloyd Penwarden from Barrie writes that in 32 years as an entrepreneur he was often asked for advice from others just starting out
Lloyd Penwarden from Barrie writes that in 32 years as an entrepreneur he was often asked for advice from others just starting out
11/3/1989
Fenton's president Nicholas Pearce, right, wasn't sure he approved of the paparazzi lurking outside his door
Fenton's president Nicholas Pearce, right, wasn't sure he approved of the paparazzi lurking outside his door
3/12/1982
Allan Robb Fleming's best-known logo was the one-curving-line he created for Canadian National. the designer, who died Saturday, at the age of 48, also created distinctive logos for Ontario Hydro, Torstar, Gray Coach and the Toronto Symphony.
Allan Robb Fleming's best-known logo was the one-curving-line he created for Canadian National. the designer, who died Saturday, at the age of 48, also created distinctive logos for Ontario Hydro, Torstar, Gray Coach and the Toronto Symphony.
6/2/1977
Hit the mark -- and dunk a veep. Gordon Fleming, financial vice president of Canada Life Assurance, was the victim when this executive dunk went into the action at the company's three-day celebration of its 125th anniversary, on the north lawn of the head
Hit the mark -- and dunk a veep. Gordon Fleming, financial vice president of Canada Life Assurance, was the victim when this executive dunk went into the action at the company's three-day celebration of its 125th anniversary, on the north lawn of the head
8/24/1972