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To the rescue: Wayne Renwick says firms like Mobile Alarm Response Service which he started act as a buffer between monitoring agencies and the police
To the rescue: Wayne Renwick says firms like Mobile Alarm Response Service which he started act as a buffer between monitoring agencies and the police

To the rescue: Wayne Renwick says firms like Mobile Alarm Response Service which he started act as a buffer between monitoring agencies and the police

Date7/18/1989
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Bugging equipment which he plans to turn over to provincial police is shown by William Sansom, 42, head of his own firm and Association of Investigators and Guard Agencies of Ontario
Bugging equipment which he plans to turn over to provincial police is shown by William Sansom, 42, head of his own firm and Association of Investigators and Guard Agencies of Ontario
5/8/1974
The plight of older people looking for work prompted Art Deutsch, 62, to start a helping service called Over-55. It operates at Central YMCA on a federal grant. Deutsch, shown with a client, says employment agencies won't help the elderly because there isn't enough profit.
The plight of older people looking for work prompted Art Deutsch, 62, to start a helping service called Over-55. It operates at Central YMCA on a federal grant. Deutsch, shown with a client, says employment agencies won't help the elderly because there isn't enough profit.
5/17/1976
Yes: Michael Koskie, vice-president of one of Canada's biggest ad agencies, says We have not had one whimper from 300 staff after imposing 6-and-5.
Yes: Michael Koskie, vice-president of one of Canada's biggest ad agencies, says We have not had one whimper from 300 staff after imposing 6-and-5.
9/27/1982
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
To L.R. Saunders, secretary-treasurer of Allied Collection Agencies, for remainging unfrffled despite his company's freqent appaearance in the columns of help wanted. Allied agreed to stop dunning Orfeo Avaro for $4.60 when help wanted pointed out that Mrs. Avaro was sure he had never ordered lihgt bulbs by mail and, when they did arrive, had promptly mailed them back. In his next appearance, Mr. Saunders sent $3,71 to the STar Wilson had mistakely overpaid.
To L.R. Saunders, secretary-treasurer of Allied Collection Agencies, for remainging unfrffled despite his company's freqent appaearance in the columns of help wanted. Allied agreed to stop dunning Orfeo Avaro for $4.60 when help wanted pointed out that Mrs. Avaro was sure he had never ordered lihgt bulbs by mail and, when they did arrive, had promptly mailed them back. In his next appearance, Mr. Saunders sent $3,71 to the STar Wilson had mistakely overpaid.
12/21/1979
He's staying: Canadian auto parts firms are making a mistake if they think moving operations to countries where wages are lower will cure their problems, says Bob Calder, new chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Performance is as importance as prices, he argues, suggesting employers should join with workers to improve productivity.
He's staying: Canadian auto parts firms are making a mistake if they think moving operations to countries where wages are lower will cure their problems, says Bob Calder, new chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Performance is as importance as prices, he argues, suggesting employers should join with workers to improve productivity.
4/11/1984
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
7/19/1982
Burglars beware: Bob Baker of Payton Scientific Ltd, is laughing all the way to the bank over his firm's device, which permits police to identify many more fingerprints - even those lifted, as the one left above was, from a plastic bag.
Burglars beware: Bob Baker of Payton Scientific Ltd, is laughing all the way to the bank over his firm's device, which permits police to identify many more fingerprints - even those lifted, as the one left above was, from a plastic bag.
5/22/1985
Jump starter: Wayne Hartford, chairman of Battery Technologies Inc., with the reusable batteries that have increased the firm's value tenfold.
Jump starter: Wayne Hartford, chairman of Battery Technologies Inc., with the reusable batteries that have increased the firm's value tenfold.
7/11/1991
Closing the gap between the needs of United Appeal agencies and the money collected last year is necessary, Appeal campaign chairman Norman Paton says. [Incomplete]
Closing the gap between the needs of United Appeal agencies and the money collected last year is necessary, Appeal campaign chairman Norman Paton says. [Incomplete]
6/1/1972
Individual contributions will make the difference between a successful United Appeal and a return to the law of the jungle among competing agencies, says chairman Norman Paton
Individual contributions will make the difference between a successful United Appeal and a return to the law of the jungle among competing agencies, says chairman Norman Paton
10/12/1972
Present boss John McCutcheon denied he is part-time president, and said his firm's troubles are part of the overall problems of crowded computer service field
Present boss John McCutcheon denied he is part-time president, and said his firm's troubles are part of the overall problems of crowded computer service field
8/27/1971