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Billy Rankin does his homework at Bloorview Children's Hospital
Billy Rankin does his homework at Bloorview Children's Hospital

Billy Rankin does his homework at Bloorview Children's Hospital

Date5/13/1988
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Object NumberTSPA_0132556F
Wait's over: Chris Copas, 18, will be able to return home to Bloorview Children's Hospital, along with Jim Geissinger, now that the province has agreed to provide a ventilator.
Wait's over: Chris Copas, 18, will be able to return home to Bloorview Children's Hospital, along with Jim Geissinger, now that the province has agreed to provide a ventilator.
12/21/1988
Emmauel Bourdos, whose take-home pay as a hospital orderly is about $110 a week, helps the two eldest of his six children with their homework as the family gathers around the table. From the left are Bourdos, Photini, 11, Margaret, 10, Mrs. Bourdos holding Dino, 2, Tina, 5, and Bessie, S. Bourdos is one of 6,000 Metro hospital workers who are preparing to risk the consequences of an illegal strike to get a decent wage comparable to that in similar work.
Emmauel Bourdos, whose take-home pay as a hospital orderly is about $110 a week, helps the two eldest of his six children with their homework as the family gathers around the table. From the left are Bourdos, Photini, 11, Margaret, 10, Mrs. Bourdos holding Dino, 2, Tina, 5, and Bessie, S. Bourdos is one of 6,000 Metro hospital workers who are preparing to risk the consequences of an illegal strike to get a decent wage comparable to that in similar work.
1/3/1974
Real buddies: David Sheppard (left), who has multiple sclerosis, devotes much of his time teaching students such Chris, a resident at Bloorview Hospital with cerebral palsey
Real buddies: David Sheppard (left), who has multiple sclerosis, devotes much of his time teaching students such Chris, a resident at Bloorview Hospital with cerebral palsey
3/28/1989
Hitting the books: Maximillian Stummer catches up on some homework for his history course at Atkinson College
Hitting the books: Maximillian Stummer catches up on some homework for his history course at Atkinson College
11/26/1987
Firm foundation, Patient Jason Mirands, 10, helps Allan Beattie, chairman of the Hospital for Sick Children, lay the cornerstone yesterday for a new 550-bed wing, to open in 1993. The stone is from a children's hospital in London, England.
Firm foundation, Patient Jason Mirands, 10, helps Allan Beattie, chairman of the Hospital for Sick Children, lay the cornerstone yesterday for a new 550-bed wing, to open in 1993. The stone is from a children's hospital in London, England.
5/28/1992
Children's doctor's: Dr. Martin Petric (left) and Dr. Brian Steele fear more children could be stricken with the rare ailment that has so far sent five boys and six girls to the Hospital for Sick children.
Children's doctor's: Dr. Martin Petric (left) and Dr. Brian Steele fear more children could be stricken with the rare ailment that has so far sent five boys and six girls to the Hospital for Sick children.
9/22/1980
He's a proud man, no Ralph Nash would rather work for a pittance than go on welfare to support his 20-year-old pregnant wife, Sharon, and two children, Billy 2, and Kathy 1
He's a proud man, no Ralph Nash would rather work for a pittance than go on welfare to support his 20-year-old pregnant wife, Sharon, and two children, Billy 2, and Kathy 1
3/9/1970
Infant's parents: Catherine and Brian Murphy, of Kitchener, leave the inquest into the death of their baby, Gary, at Sick Children's Hospital last month
Infant's parents: Catherine and Brian Murphy, of Kitchener, leave the inquest into the death of their baby, Gary, at Sick Children's Hospital last month
5/24/1983
Some doubts: Dr. Flavio Coceani, left, and Dr. Peter Olley, both of Sick Children's Hospital's research institute, had last minute doubts the experimental drug would work.
Some doubts: Dr. Flavio Coceani, left, and Dr. Peter Olley, both of Sick Children's Hospital's research institute, had last minute doubts the experimental drug would work.
3/29/1982
By John Munch Toronto Star, A senior analyst in the Hospital for Sick Children's biochemistry lab says there was no urgent need to telephone pathologists about an incredibly high digoxin level in a dead child.
By John Munch Toronto Star, A senior analyst in the Hospital for Sick Children's biochemistry lab says there was no urgent need to telephone pathologists about an incredibly high digoxin level in a dead child.
6/30/1983
Neuropsychologist Irving John Snider decided to use his professional knowledge in filling a gap in children's books
Neuropsychologist Irving John Snider decided to use his professional knowledge in filling a gap in children's books
2/3/1977
Waiting happily for artificial legs to be fitted, Kenneth Davidson, right, celebrated his 12th birthday yesterday at Ontario Crippled Children's Centre. With him are classmates, from left, Dennis, Neil, Frank and teacher Janet Fraser.
Waiting happily for artificial legs to be fitted, Kenneth Davidson, right, celebrated his 12th birthday yesterday at Ontario Crippled Children's Centre. With him are classmates, from left, Dennis, Neil, Frank and teacher Janet Fraser.
11/28/1967