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Robbery Victim Frederick Ransford, 79, is lifted aboard ambulance today after being tied up and gagged in apartment in a senior citizen' building on Yonge St
Robbery Victim Frederick Ransford, 79, is lifted aboard ambulance today after being tied up and gagged in apartment in a senior citizen' building on Yonge St

Robbery Victim Frederick Ransford, 79, is lifted aboard ambulance today after being tied up and gagged in apartment in a senior citizen' building on Yonge St

Date2/18/1977
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Too Frightened to live alone after he was robbed in his apartment last Friday, 79-year-old Frederick Ransford has been taken in by friend, Violet Lush, 30, and her two children
Too Frightened to live alone after he was robbed in his apartment last Friday, 79-year-old Frederick Ransford has been taken in by friend, Violet Lush, 30, and her two children
2/20/1977
Dion Rampersaud: He demonstrates how three hold-up men bound and gagged him during the robbery.
Dion Rampersaud: He demonstrates how three hold-up men bound and gagged him during the robbery.
12/28/1981
Using his nose to operate radio microphone garage mechanic John Radmacher shows how he called for help after two men tied him hand and foot during robbery at taxi garage on George St
Using his nose to operate radio microphone garage mechanic John Radmacher shows how he called for help after two men tied him hand and foot during robbery at taxi garage on George St
6/17/1971
Roy Sherritt and his chihuahua, Bamby, are still together - even though the rules of a senior citizens' apartment building in Mississauga prohibit pets. Dr. Kenneth Easton of Ontario Humane Society got the rule waived for Bamby.
Roy Sherritt and his chihuahua, Bamby, are still together - even though the rules of a senior citizens' apartment building in Mississauga prohibit pets. Dr. Kenneth Easton of Ontario Humane Society got the rule waived for Bamby.
6/6/1973
One of 160 robbery victims in Metro's hold-ups between Dec. 30-Jan. 31, East York shopkeeper George Behrakis, 47, says now I carry a big gun. If somebody tries to take my money again, I'll kill him.
One of 160 robbery victims in Metro's hold-ups between Dec. 30-Jan. 31, East York shopkeeper George Behrakis, 47, says now I carry a big gun. If somebody tries to take my money again, I'll kill him.
2/5/1975
Pops Ransford, Beaten but undefeated
Pops Ransford, Beaten but undefeated
4/5/1977
Subsidized housing for the province's senior citizens is being planned for Gore Bay, on Manitoulin Island, by the Ontario government
Subsidized housing for the province's senior citizens is being planned for Gore Bay, on Manitoulin Island, by the Ontario government
12/23/1973
A 46-year-old man is lifted on to a stretcher by ambulance paramedics after being stabbed in an east-end rooming house last night. Right, a suspect struggles with police as he is placed in a cruiser
A 46-year-old man is lifted on to a stretcher by ambulance paramedics after being stabbed in an east-end rooming house last night. Right, a suspect struggles with police as he is placed in a cruiser
3/5/1992
Helping seniors: Dr. Lawrence Mudie is program director of North York General Hospital's new assessment program for senior citizens. It is designed to help seniors cope with problems in their own homes.
Helping seniors: Dr. Lawrence Mudie is program director of North York General Hospital's new assessment program for senior citizens. It is designed to help seniors cope with problems in their own homes.
6/23/1982
Wedding vows aboard the Bluenose II, The first wedding ever performed aboard the Bluenose II took place today while the replica of a famous racing schooner was tied up off Harborfront
Wedding vows aboard the Bluenose II, The first wedding ever performed aboard the Bluenose II took place today while the replica of a famous racing schooner was tied up off Harborfront
6/6/1975
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Henkel check their list to see that everything - and everyone - is aboard their minibus before setting off for another engagement. The seven Henkel children, Rosalind, Barbara, Arnold, Doris, Walter, George Peter, all play musical instruments and are known as the Flatland Yodellers. They have been awarded the Metropolitan Toronto Good Citizen Medal for May.
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Henkel check their list to see that everything - and everyone - is aboard their minibus before setting off for another engagement. The seven Henkel children, Rosalind, Barbara, Arnold, Doris, Walter, George Peter, all play musical instruments and are known as the Flatland Yodellers. They have been awarded the Metropolitan Toronto Good Citizen Medal for May.
5/26/1972
Burkina Faso consul: Frederick Stinson represents West African country but is a Canadian citizen.
Burkina Faso consul: Frederick Stinson represents West African country but is a Canadian citizen.
12/8/1985