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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.

Dion Rampersaud: He demonstrates how three hold-up men bound and gagged him during the robbery.

Date12/28/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132531F
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
2/18/1977
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
Radio Buff Dick Cummins, president of Scarborough CB radio group, demonstrates how he can control 80 mobile citizen band operators from special trailer, when working with search and rescue operation. Pins on the board indicate their home baes. He is trying to organize all citizens-band groups in Metro into one.
Radio Buff Dick Cummins, president of Scarborough CB radio group, demonstrates how he can control 80 mobile citizen band operators from special trailer, when working with search and rescue operation. Pins on the board indicate their home baes. He is trying to organize all citizens-band groups in Metro into one.
10/4/1976
Mr. Big: Harry Gardiner of Hallifax, chosen Canada's Big Brother of the year last night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, holds a painting awarded to him as his Little Brother, Kelvin Dion, 15, looks at it.
Mr. Big: Harry Gardiner of Hallifax, chosen Canada's Big Brother of the year last night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, holds a painting awarded to him as his Little Brother, Kelvin Dion, 15, looks at it.
2/23/1982
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
The ultimate in smoking luxury - Peter Bone, executive director of Rothman's demonstrates how it might be for the sybaritic smoker with money to burn. The hand-crafted, solid gold lighter and one of-a-kind briar pipe went on sale today at the Eaton Centre. Bone, a cigarette smoker, said cost is $16.700.
The ultimate in smoking luxury - Peter Bone, executive director of Rothman's demonstrates how it might be for the sybaritic smoker with money to burn. The hand-crafted, solid gold lighter and one of-a-kind briar pipe went on sale today at the Eaton Centre. Bone, a cigarette smoker, said cost is $16.700.
2/8/1977
Test flight: Blake Macaskill demonstrates a new advertising medium during a Leafs game at the Gardens. Commercial flights start next month.
Test flight: Blake Macaskill demonstrates a new advertising medium during a Leafs game at the Gardens. Commercial flights start next month.
12/17/1989
Henry Capri, a Maitre D' at the Royal York was born in Italy and retains a love of the food of his native land. On Sundays he makes a special meal for this family. The sauce for crepes suzette he makes at hotel is famous around the world. Here he demonstrates the ease with which he makes it.
Henry Capri, a Maitre D' at the Royal York was born in Italy and retains a love of the food of his native land. On Sundays he makes a special meal for this family. The sauce for crepes suzette he makes at hotel is famous around the world. Here he demonstrates the ease with which he makes it.
11/30/1971
How high: Coach?: Raghib (Rocket) Ismail demonstrates his agility yesterday as he goes up for a Willie Gillus pass during training at Guelph
How high: Coach?: Raghib (Rocket) Ismail demonstrates his agility yesterday as he goes up for a Willie Gillus pass during training at Guelph
6/9/1991
Optometrist New Paige, with some help from Debbie Powers, demonstrates one step in a procedure he uses to correct short0-sightedness by changing the shape of the cornea of the eye
Optometrist New Paige, with some help from Debbie Powers, demonstrates one step in a procedure he uses to correct short0-sightedness by changing the shape of the cornea of the eye
8/3/1978
Disgruntled customer: Uriel Domb, an associate professor of computer science at York University's Calumet College, demonstrates on a blackboard why he thinks the method Mastercard uses to calculate interest charges is unfair and not written clearly enough
Disgruntled customer: Uriel Domb, an associate professor of computer science at York University's Calumet College, demonstrates on a blackboard why he thinks the method Mastercard uses to calculate interest charges is unfair and not written clearly enough
3/1/1982
Pioneer: Tom Drolet demonstrates the newest in fusion power technology. Drolet is project manager for the Canadian Fusion Technology Project in Missisauga. Fusion power, he says, is unlimited.
Pioneer: Tom Drolet demonstrates the newest in fusion power technology. Drolet is project manager for the Canadian Fusion Technology Project in Missisauga. Fusion power, he says, is unlimited.
10/12/1983