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Looking to future: Chris Prentice, Brampton's director of transit, foresees the day that one agency will run all public transit systems in and around Metro
Looking to future: Chris Prentice, Brampton's director of transit, foresees the day that one agency will run all public transit systems in and around Metro

Looking to future: Chris Prentice, Brampton's director of transit, foresees the day that one agency will run all public transit systems in and around Metro

Date9/24/1985
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132349F
Filling need: Ted Shafron, left, president of KTS Systems Group, and Gary Tile, vice-president, are finding success in selling specialized computer systems by concentrating on three disparate groups - advertising agencies, non-profit organizations and private schools
Filling need: Ted Shafron, left, president of KTS Systems Group, and Gary Tile, vice-president, are finding success in selling specialized computer systems by concentrating on three disparate groups - advertising agencies, non-profit organizations and private schools
1/8/1988
Portables fill playground: From the roof of St. Roch Separate School on Duncanwoods Dr. in North York, Metro Separate School Board Chairman Bruno Suppa can see pupils play among 20 portable classrooms that occupy most of the playground. Yet a few streets away, Whitfield Public School is more than half empty. The province is trying to make the public and separate systems co-operate in using available space.
Portables fill playground: From the roof of St. Roch Separate School on Duncanwoods Dr. in North York, Metro Separate School Board Chairman Bruno Suppa can see pupils play among 20 portable classrooms that occupy most of the playground. Yet a few streets away, Whitfield Public School is more than half empty. The province is trying to make the public and separate systems co-operate in using available space.
2/15/1980
Russell Moore, principal at Brampton's McHugh Public School with pupils Jackie Lambert (l) and Kelly Moss (r).
Russell Moore, principal at Brampton's McHugh Public School with pupils Jackie Lambert (l) and Kelly Moss (r).
3/4/1994
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
6/29/1988
On the move: Buffalo Mayor James Griffin stands on Main St. in front of construction that is part of the new $500-million rapid transit system.
On the move: Buffalo Mayor James Griffin stands on Main St. in front of construction that is part of the new $500-million rapid transit system.
6/26/1983
On track: Juri Pill, TTC's general manager, is involved in planning Metro's projected transit needs, which include possible extensions of subway routes, 'busways' and light rapid transit lines, shown left
On track: Juri Pill, TTC's general manager, is involved in planning Metro's projected transit needs, which include possible extensions of subway routes, 'busways' and light rapid transit lines, shown left
1/20/1986
Chris Southgate: Director of the Metro police association, who estimates at least 15 per cent of police officers have drinking problems, says they need a separate facility where a man can see doctors in complete anonymity
Chris Southgate: Director of the Metro police association, who estimates at least 15 per cent of police officers have drinking problems, says they need a separate facility where a man can see doctors in complete anonymity
8/7/1981
Al Boisvert, shown here checking cabbie Robert Boyd, is one of 33 inspectors with Metro Licensing Commission. It's an unpopular agency. A dump truck operator once vowed he would run over Al Boisvert.
Al Boisvert, shown here checking cabbie Robert Boyd, is one of 33 inspectors with Metro Licensing Commission. It's an unpopular agency. A dump truck operator once vowed he would run over Al Boisvert.
4/20/1972
Al Peczeniuk: TTC transit publicist, 48, directs directors who want to use TTC vehicles and locations in their shots.
Al Peczeniuk: TTC transit publicist, 48, directs directors who want to use TTC vehicles and locations in their shots.
12/28/1990
Figuring out the scams: Lottery corporation boss Morris, checking a list of figures, voices concern about systems misleading the public.
Figuring out the scams: Lottery corporation boss Morris, checking a list of figures, voices concern about systems misleading the public.
5/31/1981
Reflecting on future: Scarborough high school student Chris Brown, a master warrant officer with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in Scarborough, recently captured top honors at a six-week gliding program at Canadian Forces Base Trenton.
Reflecting on future: Scarborough high school student Chris Brown, a master warrant officer with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in Scarborough, recently captured top honors at a six-week gliding program at Canadian Forces Base Trenton.
8/20/1986
Co-op crusader: Chris Smith heads one of Metro's three big non-profit resource groups.
Co-op crusader: Chris Smith heads one of Metro's three big non-profit resource groups.
7/17/1980