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Peter Simon: Royal Conservatory of Music president says a smaller music school is better than none at all.
Peter Simon: Royal Conservatory of Music president says a smaller music school is better than none at all.

Peter Simon: Royal Conservatory of Music president says a smaller music school is better than none at all.

Date2/25/1993
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Piano teacher Boris Berlin, 78, has taught some 1,000 students at the Royal Conservatory of Music and reached hundreds of thousands more through his piano books, which have sold 4 million copies. 'A person will love music if he understands it,' he believes.
Piano teacher Boris Berlin, 78, has taught some 1,000 students at the Royal Conservatory of Music and reached hundreds of thousands more through his piano books, which have sold 4 million copies. 'A person will love music if he understands it,' he believes.
6/21/1985
Better than expected: Leonard Croft, president of Mattel Canada Inc., says video game and catridge sales this year will be much higher than the $200 million estimated for 1982.
Better than expected: Leonard Croft, president of Mattel Canada Inc., says video game and catridge sales this year will be much higher than the $200 million estimated for 1982.
1/17/1983
President of firm that rents and sells bulk vending machines, Al La Porter says move by government to mint new, light and smaller one-cent coins could cost his company as much as $100,000
President of firm that rents and sells bulk vending machines, Al La Porter says move by government to mint new, light and smaller one-cent coins could cost his company as much as $100,000
8/18/1977
Biggest store: Though sales were flat chain-wide in 1982, Holt, Renfrew is planning to expand some smaller outlets so business can grow, says president Robert Herber (inset)
Biggest store: Though sales were flat chain-wide in 1982, Holt, Renfrew is planning to expand some smaller outlets so business can grow, says president Robert Herber (inset)
2/13/1983
Art Ehara: Suzuki Canada Inc. president shows off one of his company's four-wheel-drive utility vehicles, to go on sale in Eastern Canada next month. Base price for cheapest Suzuki vehicle is $6,594. Engine is smaller than on some motorcycles.
Art Ehara: Suzuki Canada Inc. president shows off one of his company's four-wheel-drive utility vehicles, to go on sale in Eastern Canada next month. Base price for cheapest Suzuki vehicle is $6,594. Engine is smaller than on some motorcycles.
11/28/1980
Larry Evoy (Edward Bear) offered 20,000 rock fans the ideal music for an ideal Sunday afternoon, says critic Peter Goddard of concert on Nathan Phillips square. The predominantly teenage crowd also listened to Chris Kearney group.
Larry Evoy (Edward Bear) offered 20,000 rock fans the ideal music for an ideal Sunday afternoon, says critic Peter Goddard of concert on Nathan Phillips square. The predominantly teenage crowd also listened to Chris Kearney group.
5/18/1975
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
Muscle music: Peter Kirsch, marketing vice-president of Gidon Industries Inc
Muscle music: Peter Kirsch, marketing vice-president of Gidon Industries Inc
1/31/1980
ul of music. Austin Clarkson, five years on versity faculty of music, has decided that York University in Toronto has more to offer music students than the older Yale becaluse the younger institution can [Incomplete]
ul of music. Austin Clarkson, five years on versity faculty of music, has decided that York University in Toronto has more to offer music students than the older Yale becaluse the younger institution can [Incomplete]
4/24/1973
Vernon Dollard, president and general manager of Toronto Better Business Bureau, says the bureau will dig up the facts on business promotions, but that anyone who asks it for advice or information will have to do some thinking for himself. Some people, he says, look for favorable answers and will ignore warnings nine times out of ten. Bureau staff is told to stick to facts and not make judgments.
Vernon Dollard, president and general manager of Toronto Better Business Bureau, says the bureau will dig up the facts on business promotions, but that anyone who asks it for advice or information will have to do some thinking for himself. Some people, he says, look for favorable answers and will ignore warnings nine times out of ten. Bureau staff is told to stick to facts and not make judgments.
8/23/1971
Ron Roy: Says he's better at winning prizes than customers.
Ron Roy: Says he's better at winning prizes than customers.
3/14/1990
Biggest grocer: Tony Rebelo, right, says his father, Norberto is living proof that there's no better country in the world than Canada if you have ambition
Biggest grocer: Tony Rebelo, right, says his father, Norberto is living proof that there's no better country in the world than Canada if you have ambition
5/14/1986