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Traiko Popovich: His bags packed 85-year-old man in waiting for a visa to go home to the country and family he left in 1930.
Traiko Popovich: His bags packed 85-year-old man in waiting for a visa to go home to the country and family he left in 1930.

Traiko Popovich: His bags packed 85-year-old man in waiting for a visa to go home to the country and family he left in 1930.

Date11/21/1982
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132268F
The big chill. With his son Glen, 15, ready with tongs, Lionel Core holds one of the bags of ice that will help Metro-area residents through another heat wave. Core's Peel Ice and Fuel Inc. - operated for three generations by his family in Brampton - expects to sell 12 tonnes of ice to the Caribram festival over the weekend.
The big chill. With his son Glen, 15, ready with tongs, Lionel Core holds one of the bags of ice that will help Metro-area residents through another heat wave. Core's Peel Ice and Fuel Inc. - operated for three generations by his family in Brampton - expects to sell 12 tonnes of ice to the Caribram festival over the weekend.
7/7/1994
Bagman: Max Orenstein, surrounded by some of his creations, is a pioneer in trend to shopping bags that make a statement about the store and its style
Bagman: Max Orenstein, surrounded by some of his creations, is a pioneer in trend to shopping bags that make a statement about the store and its style
1/15/1980
At 65 Sam Sewdlaz can still heave 75-po und bags of produce over his shoulder
At 65 Sam Sewdlaz can still heave 75-po und bags of produce over his shoulder
1/19/1966
Michael Popovich: He knew he didn't have to be standing on the tracks to be in danger.
Michael Popovich: He knew he didn't have to be standing on the tracks to be in danger.
9/28/1983
A leaking Garage was their home for the night after Gordon Simmon,s 76, his wife, Marion 52, and their 19-year-old epileptic son decided not to go to an emergency family shelter they were evicted from their home of 20 years in Scarborough
A leaking Garage was their home for the night after Gordon Simmon,s 76, his wife, Marion 52, and their 19-year-old epileptic son decided not to go to an emergency family shelter they were evicted from their home of 20 years in Scarborough
9/14/1978
Family stymied: Bagavathsingh Marakathalinga Sivam holds photo of father, whose letter, left, did not sway visa officials.
Family stymied: Bagavathsingh Marakathalinga Sivam holds photo of father, whose letter, left, did not sway visa officials.
6/13/1991
Seeking visas: Mahmood Moghul's family, (from left) brothers Shahid, 23, and Shabbir, 22, mother Zorha and father Abdul, are stalled in their attempts to join him in Canada
Seeking visas: Mahmood Moghul's family, (from left) brothers Shahid, 23, and Shabbir, 22, mother Zorha and father Abdul, are stalled in their attempts to join him in Canada
4/29/1986
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
9/18/1978
Besides 85 Lionel Purcell (left, rear) raises an assortment of go onkeys, llamas, ducks, chickens, peacocks and dov his 140-care farm, within sight of northern Scarborough's high-rises
Besides 85 Lionel Purcell (left, rear) raises an assortment of go onkeys, llamas, ducks, chickens, peacocks and dov his 140-care farm, within sight of northern Scarborough's high-rises
8/8/1977
He's a proud man, no Ralph Nash would rather work for a pittance than go on welfare to support his 20-year-old pregnant wife, Sharon, and two children, Billy 2, and Kathy 1
He's a proud man, no Ralph Nash would rather work for a pittance than go on welfare to support his 20-year-old pregnant wife, Sharon, and two children, Billy 2, and Kathy 1
3/9/1970
Making a difference: Loblaws president David Stewart holds up new string shopping bags the firm will sell
Making a difference: Loblaws president David Stewart holds up new string shopping bags the firm will sell
1/5/1990
Years of waiting ended in a tearful reunion last night at Malton Airport as Andrew Pronych (left) clasped his son Metro, who had just arrived from Russia with his family
Years of waiting ended in a tearful reunion last night at Malton Airport as Andrew Pronych (left) clasped his son Metro, who had just arrived from Russia with his family
12/26/1967