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Christmas comes but once a year and that's troubling Toronto importers such as W
Christmas comes but once a year and that's troubling Toronto importers such as W

Christmas comes but once a year and that's troubling Toronto importers such as W

Date9/16/1971
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133614F
Tire importers: 70-year-old Harry Sherkin, left, and brother Charles, 57, have found that a heavy duty tire that would cost almost $85 in Canada can be imported from the Far East for only $58
Tire importers: 70-year-old Harry Sherkin, left, and brother Charles, 57, have found that a heavy duty tire that would cost almost $85 in Canada can be imported from the Far East for only $58
7/27/1987
Doing business with China demands a lot of patience and understanding, according to John Cohen, above, representative of a Hong Kong firm which is setting up a directory of U.S. and Canadian firms for use by Chinese importers.
Doing business with China demands a lot of patience and understanding, according to John Cohen, above, representative of a Hong Kong firm which is setting up a directory of U.S. and Canadian firms for use by Chinese importers.
7/31/1972
New chairman of the Automobile Importers of Canada is Rainer Lange-Mechlen, of Mercedes-Benz of Canada Ltd
New chairman of the Automobile Importers of Canada is Rainer Lange-Mechlen, of Mercedes-Benz of Canada Ltd
3/4/1977
Yes, it's an import: John Mackie, chairman of the Automobile Importers of Canada and president of Jaguar Rover Triumph Canada, perches on his own Jaguar
Yes, it's an import: John Mackie, chairman of the Automobile Importers of Canada and president of Jaguar Rover Triumph Canada, perches on his own Jaguar
7/8/1980
Hold still! Veterinarian Dr. Terry McGarragle, with Sophie Arthaud's help, examines one of six cats that he comes to see once a year in Arthaud's Cabbagetown home.
Hold still! Veterinarian Dr. Terry McGarragle, with Sophie Arthaud's help, examines one of six cats that he comes to see once a year in Arthaud's Cabbagetown home.
9/17/1985
Christmas comes but once a year - on Jan
Christmas comes but once a year - on Jan
12/29/1986
Christmas comes but once a year - tomorrow
Christmas comes but once a year - tomorrow
12/29/1986
All that's left: Markham regional Councillor Frank Scarpitti stands in what was once a woodlot near Highway 404
All that's left: Markham regional Councillor Frank Scarpitti stands in what was once a woodlot near Highway 404
4/6/1989
Bonanza split: From Christmas shopping to something outrageous - that's what's planned by these lucky winners for the $1,400 they each won in The Star's Bingo contest
Bonanza split: From Christmas shopping to something outrageous - that's what's planned by these lucky winners for the $1,400 they each won in The Star's Bingo contest
11/22/1982
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
A winner in the inflation battle is 31-year-old Jim Barr, who became a real estate salesman less than 15 months ago and expects to make $60,000 this year. That's a result of good, hard work plus the runaway prices of property.
A winner in the inflation battle is 31-year-old Jim Barr, who became a real estate salesman less than 15 months ago and expects to make $60,000 this year. That's a result of good, hard work plus the runaway prices of property.
12/29/1974
Lumberyard worker: After working 18 years for MacMillan Bloedel, Pasquale Lasagna's monthy pension cheque from the company comes to only $196.96.
Lumberyard worker: After working 18 years for MacMillan Bloedel, Pasquale Lasagna's monthy pension cheque from the company comes to only $196.96.
12/2/1987