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A company first: A reduction in the number of Canadian stores was the first for Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. since its founding in 1926.
A company first: A reduction in the number of Canadian stores was the first for Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. since its founding in 1926.

A company first: A reduction in the number of Canadian stores was the first for Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. since its founding in 1926.

Date3/9/1983
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132661F
One of great Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s longterm shareholders, Howard Bertram holds bronze alloy medallion given him and other shareholders as token of thanks by tar sands development firm. The company had a difficult first decade operating its tar sands plant and investors also have taken their lumps. No dividends have been paid on common stock and shareholders watched stock hit alltime high of $17, then fell to current price of $5.
One of great Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s longterm shareholders, Howard Bertram holds bronze alloy medallion given him and other shareholders as token of thanks by tar sands development firm. The company had a difficult first decade operating its tar sands plant and investors also have taken their lumps. No dividends have been paid on common stock and shareholders watched stock hit alltime high of $17, then fell to current price of $5.
9/24/1976
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
12/23/1977
The lady is a champ: Carolyn Waldo-Baltzer, who says she wore mainly bathing suits for 12 years, here wears a long black-and-white blazer from Sears over a black camisole from Reitman's
The lady is a champ: Carolyn Waldo-Baltzer, who says she wore mainly bathing suits for 12 years, here wears a long black-and-white blazer from Sears over a black camisole from Reitman's
4/27/1990
Edible bargains: John Pander, senior vice-president of retail operations for Dominion Stores, displays the wares at his firm's first Best For less store in the Toronto area which opens today
Edible bargains: John Pander, senior vice-president of retail operations for Dominion Stores, displays the wares at his firm's first Best For less store in the Toronto area which opens today
3/15/1982
Joseph Di Florio, founder-general manager of Mississauga Steel Centre, is founding a new Canadian opera company to be launched with a Dec. 1 gala.
Joseph Di Florio, founder-general manager of Mississauga Steel Centre, is founding a new Canadian opera company to be launched with a Dec. 1 gala.
10/16/1990
Craziness pays: At first, Hy Lewis thought his daughter was crazy to buy out his old stores' owners
Craziness pays: At first, Hy Lewis thought his daughter was crazy to buy out his old stores' owners
3/20/1983
You can't win 'em all: New York gadfly Lewis Gilbert (above) gave in graciously to the fact that he got little response to questions he fired at Dominion Stores president John Toma (below) at its annual shareholders' meeting yesterday
You can't win 'em all: New York gadfly Lewis Gilbert (above) gave in graciously to the fact that he got little response to questions he fired at Dominion Stores president John Toma (below) at its annual shareholders' meeting yesterday
7/16/1984
The magic's still there: After welcoming more than 1,000 babies to life at Queensway General Hospital, Dr. Alison Noble, 80, still knows how to handle them. Four-day-old Shantelle Gentle and mother Sandy join the founding father of the hospital, which celebrates its 30th year Sunday.
The magic's still there: After welcoming more than 1,000 babies to life at Queensway General Hospital, Dr. Alison Noble, 80, still knows how to handle them. Four-day-old Shantelle Gentle and mother Sandy join the founding father of the hospital, which celebrates its 30th year Sunday.
7/17/1986
New directions: Wang Canada Ltd. has set new strategies in line with its parent company's attempt to broaden product lines and markets.
New directions: Wang Canada Ltd. has set new strategies in line with its parent company's attempt to broaden product lines and markets.
6/1/1987
Northern Metro's most famous family owned hardware store is located in two-storey, pre-Confederation building at northwest corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Dempsey Bros. Ltd., founded in 1921, stocks more than 140,000 items and its sales staff knows where every item is. Bob Dempsey (middle) and his brother, James, run iness their father began. Their sons, James Jr. and Mark (right) are interested in carrying [Incomplete]
Northern Metro's most famous family owned hardware store is located in two-storey, pre-Confederation building at northwest corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Dempsey Bros. Ltd., founded in 1921, stocks more than 140,000 items and its sales staff knows where every item is. Bob Dempsey (middle) and his brother, James, run iness their father began. Their sons, James Jr. and Mark (right) are interested in carrying [Incomplete]
2/18/1977
Quality check: CESO's Reg Cooper has just returned from his first overseas project in Ecuador, where he helped a company improve the quality control of its offset printing and lithography.
Quality check: CESO's Reg Cooper has just returned from his first overseas project in Ecuador, where he helped a company improve the quality control of its offset printing and lithography.
12/8/1987
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