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French immersion champion: Edward Rutherford has been principal of Allenby Public School in Toronto since the program was first launched there in 1971
French immersion champion: Edward Rutherford has been principal of Allenby Public School in Toronto since the program was first launched there in 1971

French immersion champion: Edward Rutherford has been principal of Allenby Public School in Toronto since the program was first launched there in 1971

Date6/14/1985
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133153F
In tune: Edward Sambell, one of the team who set up George Brown's Piano technician program, has taught at the school since the course's inception.
In tune: Edward Sambell, one of the team who set up George Brown's Piano technician program, has taught at the school since the course's inception.
6/8/1987
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
6/27/1973
Putting people first: The gas company, plagued with a poor image, has launched an ambitious program to improve both customer and employee relations, says president Bob Martin
Putting people first: The gas company, plagued with a poor image, has launched an ambitious program to improve both customer and employee relations, says president Bob Martin
7/30/1985
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
School principal wilson Brooks is occasionally asked where he came from. His family's been in Canada since 1840
School principal wilson Brooks is occasionally asked where he came from. His family's been in Canada since 1840
4/27/1979
Oshawa physician Charles McIlveen, 55, who has represented Oshawa riding in Legislature since 1971, yesterday was named parliamentary assistant to Transportation Minister John Rhodes
Oshawa physician Charles McIlveen, 55, who has represented Oshawa riding in Legislature since 1971, yesterday was named parliamentary assistant to Transportation Minister John Rhodes
7/5/1973
Chosen. John R. Larke, high school principal, has been nominated Conservative candidate in Scarborough West in a provincial by election April 5. The seat was held by Stephen Lewis, former New Democratic Party leader.
Chosen. John R. Larke, high school principal, has been nominated Conservative candidate in Scarborough West in a provincial by election April 5. The seat was held by Stephen Lewis, former New Democratic Party leader.
2/20/1979
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
3/28/1980
Loading children into the back of his station wagon for a trip home from nursery school, bus operator John Davis says he is breaking the law but he must do it to make a living and I have learned how to carry children in the safest possible way. Police vigilance has been increased since a recent accident that involved a school bus in which 11 child passengers were shaken up.
Loading children into the back of his station wagon for a trip home from nursery school, bus operator John Davis says he is breaking the law but he must do it to make a living and I have learned how to carry children in the safest possible way. Police vigilance has been increased since a recent accident that involved a school bus in which 11 child passengers were shaken up.
4/10/1974
One happy man: Harry Chubby Ferriman, 75, still operates a service station at Avenue Rd. and Chaplin Cres. Ferriman has been in the business since 1928 and got his first job as a service station attendant with Imperial Oil at the age of 17. Time is the es
One happy man: Harry Chubby Ferriman, 75, still operates a service station at Avenue Rd. and Chaplin Cres. Ferriman has been in the business since 1928 and got his first job as a service station attendant with Imperial Oil at the age of 17. Time is the es
12/22/1986
School master: James Potter has been teaching since he was 17, and generations of his students remember him as a touchstone figure in their lives
School master: James Potter has been teaching since he was 17, and generations of his students remember him as a touchstone figure in their lives
12/29/1982
Hooked on words: High school teacher Bill Sherk, 41, has written 500 Years of New Words, in which he lists a word that first appeared in the English language for each year since 1507-that's when America first appeared
Hooked on words: High school teacher Bill Sherk, 41, has written 500 Years of New Words, in which he lists a word that first appeared in the English language for each year since 1507-that's when America first appeared
5/3/1983