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Norm Puttick: Pollution-cleanup promises made by politicians now a pile of yellowing documents.
Norm Puttick: Pollution-cleanup promises made by politicians now a pile of yellowing documents.

Norm Puttick: Pollution-cleanup promises made by politicians now a pile of yellowing documents.

Date2/11/1985
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132419F
Michael Decter. Deputy health minister promises public disclosure of documents
Michael Decter. Deputy health minister promises public disclosure of documents
7/31/1991
Toll of lay-off: Former UAW Local 1967 president, Allan Craig, now retired, stands in empty parking lot at McDonnell Douglas. Craig, 73, says the average man and woman are getting angry with the economy and politicians are a wee bit scared. Nearly everyone is standing up and saying something.
Toll of lay-off: Former UAW Local 1967 president, Allan Craig, now retired, stands in empty parking lot at McDonnell Douglas. Craig, 73, says the average man and woman are getting angry with the economy and politicians are a wee bit scared. Nearly everyone is standing up and saying something.
12/17/1981
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
3/10/1989
Developer Steve Baron, He says that moving Elizabeth Smith's house two blocks would cost $15,000, but if she promises to move he will lend her the money.
Developer Steve Baron, He says that moving Elizabeth Smith's house two blocks would cost $15,000, but if she promises to move he will lend her the money.
8/16/1973
Wilma and Ron Puttick with their pet monkey, Popcorn, A miniature marmoset, Popcorn cost them $2 in Brazil.
Wilma and Ron Puttick with their pet monkey, Popcorn, A miniature marmoset, Popcorn cost them $2 in Brazil.
1/11/1971
Fistful of dollies: Even though David Field is confined to a wheel chair, he is an accomplished dollmaker, creating reproduction Canadian dolls ranging from early explorers Etienne Brule and John Cabot to modern day politicians like Pierre Trudeau and Bri
Fistful of dollies: Even though David Field is confined to a wheel chair, he is an accomplished dollmaker, creating reproduction Canadian dolls ranging from early explorers Etienne Brule and John Cabot to modern day politicians like Pierre Trudeau and Bri
8/5/1987
Spiros Flengas says Ontario Greek-Canadians must put aside petty rivalries and form a united front that will make politicians and Canadian institutions take notice. Flengas, 58, a professor of metallurgy and materials science at the University of Toronto,
Spiros Flengas says Ontario Greek-Canadians must put aside petty rivalries and form a united front that will make politicians and Canadian institutions take notice. Flengas, 58, a professor of metallurgy and materials science at the University of Toronto,
1/1/1983
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
Stumping the hustings. Taking the politician's traditional chore of stumping the hustings quite literally, Roy Clifton, the New Democratic Party candidate in York Centre, stands on the stump of a dead elm in front of his campaign headquarters in Richmond Hill.
Stumping the hustings. Taking the politician's traditional chore of stumping the hustings quite literally, Roy Clifton, the New Democratic Party candidate in York Centre, stands on the stump of a dead elm in front of his campaign headquarters in Richmond Hill.
9/28/1971
Ernie Springolo: North York resident urges voters to look closely at how politicians are spending tax dollars before November's municipal election.
Ernie Springolo: North York resident urges voters to look closely at how politicians are spending tax dollars before November's municipal election.
5/17/1991
Scott Cavalier with Nigerian politicians
Scott Cavalier with Nigerian politicians
6/17/1993
Joe Lottman, Kensington Market baker, told city politicians that their urban renewal methods have done nothing to improve run down districts because they don't know what they're doing
Joe Lottman, Kensington Market baker, told city politicians that their urban renewal methods have done nothing to improve run down districts because they don't know what they're doing
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