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Taking aim along the barrel of one cannon, Clarence I, Scott shows off the collection of 23 minature antique cannons he has collected over the past seven years
Taking aim along the barrel of one cannon, Clarence I, Scott shows off the collection of 23 minature antique cannons he has collected over the past seven years

Taking aim along the barrel of one cannon, Clarence I, Scott shows off the collection of 23 minature antique cannons he has collected over the past seven years

Date8/1/1972
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133470F
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
8/1/1973
Clare Scott: A history buff, he collected miniature cannon, ships.
Clare Scott: A history buff, he collected miniature cannon, ships.
7/17/1975
Maimed artilleryman: Mike Fuhrmann, now 23, lost his right hand and has eye damage as a result of the July 3, 1985, blast from a 1859-vintage cannon during an ontario Place concert
Maimed artilleryman: Mike Fuhrmann, now 23, lost his right hand and has eye damage as a result of the July 3, 1985, blast from a 1859-vintage cannon during an ontario Place concert
10/27/1986
Victorian sentiments: Kenneth Rowe shows some favorites from his collection of Victoria era Christmas cards he has gathered during the past 20 years
Victorian sentiments: Kenneth Rowe shows some favorites from his collection of Victoria era Christmas cards he has gathered during the past 20 years
11/20/1980
Fire chief Jim Cannon lets his 6-year-old son, Scott, try out the department's new $26,000 fire truck. Caledon East, Ontario
Fire chief Jim Cannon lets his 6-year-old son, Scott, try out the department's new $26,000 fire truck. Caledon East, Ontario
7/2/1972
Vacation partners: Kenneth and Shirle Cannon, owners of Cannon Tours and Travel an specialists in travel for the50-plus group, will have a booth at the GoodAge show, May 4-7, at Toronto's International Centre.
Vacation partners: Kenneth and Shirle Cannon, owners of Cannon Tours and Travel an specialists in travel for the50-plus group, will have a booth at the GoodAge show, May 4-7, at Toronto's International Centre.
4/16/1989
Back at her job as crossing guard, after being off seven weeks due to an injury-only the second time she has been off duty in 23 years-Mrs
Back at her job as crossing guard, after being off seven weeks due to an injury-only the second time she has been off duty in 23 years-Mrs
2/15/1974
Hugo Zacchini, human cannon ball, in position for great blast off
Hugo Zacchini, human cannon ball, in position for great blast off
5/19/1981
Guarding the entrance to Canada - an old cannon from the days of George IV which points out over the St
Guarding the entrance to Canada - an old cannon from the days of George IV which points out over the St
6/5/1923
Coach: Mike Dimarco, above, is taking over the coaching duties for the Mississauga Raiders from coaching legend Alex Orr, who has been the guiding force behind the club for the past 15 years
Coach: Mike Dimarco, above, is taking over the coaching duties for the Mississauga Raiders from coaching legend Alex Orr, who has been the guiding force behind the club for the past 15 years
7/12/1987
Safety first: Dr. Donato Spensieri of Wood-bridge wants to improve safety at the Kipling, Islington and Weston Rd. Intersections along Highway 7, which he claims have taken more lives to traffic accidents than he has lost patients to cancer over the past 15 years.
Safety first: Dr. Donato Spensieri of Wood-bridge wants to improve safety at the Kipling, Islington and Weston Rd. Intersections along Highway 7, which he claims have taken more lives to traffic accidents than he has lost patients to cancer over the past 15 years.
4/9/1992
The Operation: Doctors drill one of three screw holes into the fractured cannon bone, left, before the foreleg is wrapped to minimize the blood flow
The Operation: Doctors drill one of three screw holes into the fractured cannon bone, left, before the foreleg is wrapped to minimize the blood flow
10/24/1991