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After selling seven houses themselves, Robert and Clare Poirer went into business advising others how to do it.
After selling seven houses themselves, Robert and Clare Poirer went into business advising others how to do it.

After selling seven houses themselves, Robert and Clare Poirer went into business advising others how to do it.

Date9/6/1989
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0132217F
They're Jammed in here, but later on Bill Pullum, his wife Joyce and sons David and Trevor had a DC-8 Jet and seven stewardesses all to themselves
They're Jammed in here, but later on Bill Pullum, his wife Joyce and sons David and Trevor had a DC-8 Jet and seven stewardesses all to themselves
8/15/1970
If teachers are developing themselves because they care about students, says teacher Len Phillips, they could do this before school year begins
If teachers are developing themselves because they care about students, says teacher Len Phillips, they could do this before school year begins
1/31/1978
Many men today are driven by insecurity and anxiety deep within themselves, and can only be healed through relationships with other men, says Montreal author and analyst Guy Corneau.
Many men today are driven by insecurity and anxiety deep within themselves, and can only be healed through relationships with other men, says Montreal author and analyst Guy Corneau.
12/12/1991
Hard at work, student K. Douglas Crocker, 21, moors a yacht at Ontario Place marina. Crocker decided to set up his own vacation service to relieve boatowners of cleaning, bartending and other chores so they could enjoy themselves.
Hard at work, student K. Douglas Crocker, 21, moors a yacht at Ontario Place marina. Crocker decided to set up his own vacation service to relieve boatowners of cleaning, bartending and other chores so they could enjoy themselves.
5/29/1974
Facing charges: From left, Councillor Robert Sherwood, committee of adjustment head Ronald Moran and ex-councillor Ronald Dancey turn themselves in at York Regional police headquarters yesterday
Facing charges: From left, Councillor Robert Sherwood, committee of adjustment head Ronald Moran and ex-councillor Ronald Dancey turn themselves in at York Regional police headquarters yesterday
7/27/1992
Muke Book: Jack Muir, corporate relations officer for Ontario Hydro at the Pickering nuclear station (in background), holds pamphlet distributed to citizens within 10 kilometres (603 miles) of the plant advising them how to respond to a nuclear emergency
Muke Book: Jack Muir, corporate relations officer for Ontario Hydro at the Pickering nuclear station (in background), holds pamphlet distributed to citizens within 10 kilometres (603 miles) of the plant advising them how to respond to a nuclear emergency
11/25/1989
A family affair: Retiring conductor Phil Poirer, holding commemorative gold spike, stands in front of train with sons Michael, left, John (holding his son Brad) and Paul
A family affair: Retiring conductor Phil Poirer, holding commemorative gold spike, stands in front of train with sons Michael, left, John (holding his son Brad) and Paul
6/28/1985
Last summer, he sold encyclopedias. This summer, university student Mark Dingman is selling himself - as the first prize in an unusual raffle. Dingman 21, of Toronto, has decided to raffle himself - or more precisely, 16 hours of his time - to make money for school. I wanted to run my own business. This took minimum capitalization and had minimal risk, should it fail, said Dingman, a McGill University student. And it seems like a good skill to learn, to sell yourself. Dingman is going door-to-door with his Student Slaves raffle and a very professional pitch. Tickets go for $1.99 each (or three for $5) and there are 200 in each draw. The first raffle is scheduled for Tuesday and the winner gets Dingman for 16 hours to do anything from cleaning ovens to fixing eavestroughs.
Last summer, he sold encyclopedias. This summer, university student Mark Dingman is selling himself - as the first prize in an unusual raffle. Dingman 21, of Toronto, has decided to raffle himself - or more precisely, 16 hours of his time - to make money for school. I wanted to run my own business. This took minimum capitalization and had minimal risk, should it fail, said Dingman, a McGill University student. And it seems like a good skill to learn, to sell yourself. Dingman is going door-to-door with his Student Slaves raffle and a very professional pitch. Tickets go for $1.99 each (or three for $5) and there are 200 in each draw. The first raffle is scheduled for Tuesday and the winner gets Dingman for 16 hours to do anything from cleaning ovens to fixing eavestroughs.
7/5/1984
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
Quiet hero buried: The casket of Victor Kugler, who hid Anne Frank and seven others from the Nazis, is saluted by war veterans as pallbearers carry it from the funeral home yesterday
Quiet hero buried: The casket of Victor Kugler, who hid Anne Frank and seven others from the Nazis, is saluted by war veterans as pallbearers carry it from the funeral home yesterday
12/17/1981
Recent arrivals from Montreal are Lila and Arnold Dewhurst and son Philip, 12. Dewhurst is executive with Alcan, one of the big companies which are seeking new policies to ease the problem of frequent moves in upper echelons. Some companies provide interest-free loans, assist in selling houses, pay for license plate changes, alterations to carpets and phone charges.
Recent arrivals from Montreal are Lila and Arnold Dewhurst and son Philip, 12. Dewhurst is executive with Alcan, one of the big companies which are seeking new policies to ease the problem of frequent moves in upper echelons. Some companies provide interest-free loans, assist in selling houses, pay for license plate changes, alterations to carpets and phone charges.
6/12/1972
Michael Barrett, Chairman of the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada, here with his wife, Ann, and children, Heather and Andrea, says parents may have reservations about sex book Show Me, but they should be able to decide for themselves if it is appropriate.
Michael Barrett, Chairman of the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada, here with his wife, Ann, and children, Heather and Andrea, says parents may have reservations about sex book Show Me, but they should be able to decide for themselves if it is appropriate.
7/28/1975