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Eric Runacres, Principal used scissors
Eric Runacres, Principal used scissors

Eric Runacres, Principal used scissors

Date3/9/1965
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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_0133111F
Bugs About Bugs, Masatoki Hirooka is a visitor to Toronto from Japan known for his hobby of fashioning insects out of paper with his scissors
Bugs About Bugs, Masatoki Hirooka is a visitor to Toronto from Japan known for his hobby of fashioning insects out of paper with his scissors
1/30/1968
In a rare bit of scientific detective work, phyicists at Ontario Research Foundation in Sheridan Park proved Canada's 1855 black 12-penny stamp was used in a mailing from Hamilton to England in 1855, boosting its value from about $3,000 to anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 for owner, a British collector. Principal scientist in applied physics, Eric Chatfield shows enlargement of letter.
In a rare bit of scientific detective work, phyicists at Ontario Research Foundation in Sheridan Park proved Canada's 1855 black 12-penny stamp was used in a mailing from Hamilton to England in 1855, boosting its value from about $3,000 to anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 for owner, a British collector. Principal scientist in applied physics, Eric Chatfield shows enlargement of letter.
8/23/1978
Ian Hume relies on scissors kick to win high jump in 60-64 class
Ian Hume relies on scissors kick to win high jump in 60-64 class
6/10/1979
Hostage suspect: Police lead away a man suspected of holding a woman hostage with a pair of scissors at a bridge club last night
Hostage suspect: Police lead away a man suspected of holding a woman hostage with a pair of scissors at a bridge club last night
1/23/1981
Deep cuts: Hairstylists, from left, Nick Sabatino, Gwen Madzovski and Lino Lostracco would like to see government take scissors to welfare spending
Deep cuts: Hairstylists, from left, Nick Sabatino, Gwen Madzovski and Lino Lostracco would like to see government take scissors to welfare spending
9/17/1993
A sweet snip: The snip of the scissors cutting a musical ribbon at Roy Thomson Hall sounded sweet today as it marked the official opening of Toronto's new concert palace
A sweet snip: The snip of the scissors cutting a musical ribbon at Roy Thomson Hall sounded sweet today as it marked the official opening of Toronto's new concert palace
9/13/1982
Mr. and Mrs. Vidal Sassoon. Skill with scissors brought him fame
Mr. and Mrs. Vidal Sassoon. Skill with scissors brought him fame
5/30/1968
Snip go the scissors of Premier Robarts and the link between Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway is officially open. Hours later: parkway is jammed
Snip go the scissors of Premier Robarts and the link between Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway is officially open. Hours later: parkway is jammed
11/7/1964
Family ties: Greenwin Construction principal Harold Green stands in front of his company's headquarters, the Yonge-Eglinton Centre, flanked by sons Kevin, left, Eric and Cary who are all in the construction trade
Family ties: Greenwin Construction principal Harold Green stands in front of his company's headquarters, the Yonge-Eglinton Centre, flanked by sons Kevin, left, Eric and Cary who are all in the construction trade
9/2/1997
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
Principal upset: Joseph Molinari, principal of St
Principal upset: Joseph Molinari, principal of St
1/20/1982
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
6/7/1976