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Otto Rieder: Owner of Canada's smallest distillery, at Grimsby, he has specialized in kirsch and fruit brandies, but also produces regular brandies, whisky and vodka
Otto Rieder: Owner of Canada's smallest distillery, at Grimsby, he has specialized in kirsch and fruit brandies, but also produces regular brandies, whisky and vodka

Otto Rieder: Owner of Canada's smallest distillery, at Grimsby, he has specialized in kirsch and fruit brandies, but also produces regular brandies, whisky and vodka

Date9/21/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132772F
Racking up savings: Some shoppers are really stocking up on imported wines and brandies for 30 to 45 per cent off
Racking up savings: Some shoppers are really stocking up on imported wines and brandies for 30 to 45 per cent off
2/13/1989
He's in the money: Joseph Sciabbarrasi sips brandy and enjoys a fat cigar at his new restaurant in Concord
He's in the money: Joseph Sciabbarrasi sips brandy and enjoys a fat cigar at his new restaurant in Concord
1/23/1984
On her way: Budding model Brandy Kusmack goes shopping with agent Elmer Olsen. Below, she's ready for the camera.
On her way: Budding model Brandy Kusmack goes shopping with agent Elmer Olsen. Below, she's ready for the camera.
5/28/1992
Brian macDonald (right) and Stuart Brandy
Brian macDonald (right) and Stuart Brandy
11/24/1994
Toasting his new career in brandy, Vince Robson's liquor-importing career rose out of visit to wife Anna's Italian Kin.
Toasting his new career in brandy, Vince Robson's liquor-importing career rose out of visit to wife Anna's Italian Kin.
1/20/1976
British businessman Joe Bamford boasts high productivity at his Staffordshire plant, which produces earth-moving equipment. Bamford, who went into business after World War II says U.K. is underdeveloped. Plant has no unions.
British businessman Joe Bamford boasts high productivity at his Staffordshire plant, which produces earth-moving equipment. Bamford, who went into business after World War II says U.K. is underdeveloped. Plant has no unions.
7/15/1969
Rum Is Fine any time of year, especially for young drinkers, who are shifting away from the whiskies favored by their parents to rum, vodka, beer and (...)
Rum Is Fine any time of year, especially for young drinkers, who are shifting away from the whiskies favored by their parents to rum, vodka, beer and (...)
7/11/1977
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
12/29/1977
Ray Calleja: Has been seeking work as a residential electrical apprentice since June, when he graduated from a specialized electrician's program at Western Technical-Commercial School.
Ray Calleja: Has been seeking work as a residential electrical apprentice since June, when he graduated from a specialized electrician's program at Western Technical-Commercial School.
9/4/1985
Back to beginnings: Robert Shafer stands outside his 140-year-old mill, where he produces lumber and apple cider
Back to beginnings: Robert Shafer stands outside his 140-year-old mill, where he produces lumber and apple cider
2/10/1986
Doggie dress-up: Michelle Oussoren with Brandy, a long-haired Maltese terrier, and Portia, part-cocker spaniel, practise for The Star's mutt show
Doggie dress-up: Michelle Oussoren with Brandy, a long-haired Maltese terrier, and Portia, part-cocker spaniel, practise for The Star's mutt show
6/9/1981
Vanessa Telepcak, at right (or is it left?), entered 9-year-old Brandy, at left (or maybe right), in the look-alike contest
Vanessa Telepcak, at right (or is it left?), entered 9-year-old Brandy, at left (or maybe right), in the look-alike contest
6/19/1983