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Staking out territory: John Sacchetti holds Canadian flag on 10-acre Dufferin St. lot put on the auction block by Ottawa for $3.73 million.
Staking out territory: John Sacchetti holds Canadian flag on 10-acre Dufferin St. lot put on the auction block by Ottawa for $3.73 million.

Staking out territory: John Sacchetti holds Canadian flag on 10-acre Dufferin St. lot put on the auction block by Ottawa for $3.73 million.

Date4/15/1985
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His weapon's the Dash-8: Air Atonabee president Joe Csumrik of Peterborough is staking $30 million on the 2-engined, 36-passenger de Havilland Dash 8, to gain the lion's share of the Toronto Ottawa-Montreal business passenger trade. John Gilmore of Montreal is betting $35 million on the Dash 7. It'll be no contest, says Csumrik, above, in the cockpit of his firm's plane.
His weapon's the Dash-8: Air Atonabee president Joe Csumrik of Peterborough is staking $30 million on the 2-engined, 36-passenger de Havilland Dash 8, to gain the lion's share of the Toronto Ottawa-Montreal business passenger trade. John Gilmore of Montreal is betting $35 million on the Dash 7. It'll be no contest, says Csumrik, above, in the cockpit of his firm's plane.
7/21/1983
New home for Hedgehog: Kim Dormaar, assistant director of new Metro zoo, holds a hedgehog from Asia, one of 5,000 animals, birds, reptiles and fish which will live in the 700-acre zoo. In order to raise funds for the new zoo, Metro's six mayors and thousands of zoo supporters are today walking 15 miles in hopes of raising $500,000 towards $6 million zoo fund objective. The zoo, being built in northeastern corner of Scarborough, will open next summer.
New home for Hedgehog: Kim Dormaar, assistant director of new Metro zoo, holds a hedgehog from Asia, one of 5,000 animals, birds, reptiles and fish which will live in the 700-acre zoo. In order to raise funds for the new zoo, Metro's six mayors and thousands of zoo supporters are today walking 15 miles in hopes of raising $500,000 towards $6 million zoo fund objective. The zoo, being built in northeastern corner of Scarborough, will open next summer.
5/31/1973
Last Resort: Ken Maynard, who moves property for vendors by putting it on the auction block, says the sales method creates urgency where none exists.
Last Resort: Ken Maynard, who moves property for vendors by putting it on the auction block, says the sales method creates urgency where none exists.
11/14/1991
In business: Roy Porter and Mary Laarakkers took over the bone china factory they were operating when it was headed for the auction block
In business: Roy Porter and Mary Laarakkers took over the bone china factory they were operating when it was headed for the auction block
4/18/1992
Flag that binds: Allan Black of Oshawa has designed a unity flag for Canada. It has 12 compass roses to represent the equality of the provinces and territories. He hopes flags will help people think about their country.
Flag that binds: Allan Black of Oshawa has designed a unity flag for Canada. It has 12 compass roses to represent the equality of the provinces and territories. He hopes flags will help people think about their country.
7/14/1992
Brent Chambers: The vice-president of Northwestern is the inspiration behind the plan to build a $17.4-million emergency-ambulatory centre, and an eight-storey, 200-unit apartment building worth $20-$25 million on the hospital's 22-acre site at Keele St. and Eglinton Ave.
Brent Chambers: The vice-president of Northwestern is the inspiration behind the plan to build a $17.4-million emergency-ambulatory centre, and an eight-storey, 200-unit apartment building worth $20-$25 million on the hospital's 22-acre site at Keele St. and Eglinton Ave.
2/15/1989
LT.-Col. William G. Heard, former commanding officer of Toronto Irish Regiment,, holds Victoria Cross of Edward Bellew of Vancouver, which was bought at British auction and given to Canadian Military Institute by Stephen Roman.
LT.-Col. William G. Heard, former commanding officer of Toronto Irish Regiment,, holds Victoria Cross of Edward Bellew of Vancouver, which was bought at British auction and given to Canadian Military Institute by Stephen Roman.
11/18/1974
Hitting the jackpot: Graeme Stewart, 44 turned silver into gold when the sterling tankard he holds was sold at auction for $70,000
Hitting the jackpot: Graeme Stewart, 44 turned silver into gold when the sterling tankard he holds was sold at auction for $70,000
5/28/1985
Ronald Telfer has had a lot of reaction to the display of 10 provincial and 2 territorial flags on his Burnhamthorpe Cres. lawn.
Ronald Telfer has had a lot of reaction to the display of 10 provincial and 2 territorial flags on his Burnhamthorpe Cres. lawn.
6/28/1979
Ralph Evinrude, chairman of the board of Outboard Marine Corporation of Milwaukee and Peterborough, Ont., shows off a new 200 h.p.-plus, Wankel-type outboard motor in a demonstration at the Miami boat show. Evinrude holds a million shares of Outboard Marine stock currently trading at more than $35 a share.
Ralph Evinrude, chairman of the board of Outboard Marine Corporation of Milwaukee and Peterborough, Ont., shows off a new 200 h.p.-plus, Wankel-type outboard motor in a demonstration at the Miami boat show. Evinrude holds a million shares of Outboard Marine stock currently trading at more than $35 a share.
2/26/1973
Member of task force investigating vandalism in the City of Mississauga, Jim Kaakee holds a poster designed for the task force to help combat vandals who cost residents $1 million last year
Member of task force investigating vandalism in the City of Mississauga, Jim Kaakee holds a poster designed for the task force to help combat vandals who cost residents $1 million last year
1/19/1977
Bill Irving: He holds the evidence that could upset scientific thought and bring a lot of flak.
Bill Irving: He holds the evidence that could upset scientific thought and bring a lot of flak.
4/15/1981