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I've been snowballed, says Gerry Todd, who led the polls in his first try at municipal politics on Dec
I've been snowballed, says Gerry Todd, who led the polls in his first try at municipal politics on Dec

I've been snowballed, says Gerry Todd, who led the polls in his first try at municipal politics on Dec

Date2/8/1977
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The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
2/25/1982
Sometimes called the most powerful man in Toronto, because he can get things fixed fast, works commissioner Ray Bremner says he doesn't play politics with city aidermen: 'I would never try to get a politician through his constituents.'
Sometimes called the most powerful man in Toronto, because he can get things fixed fast, works commissioner Ray Bremner says he doesn't play politics with city aidermen: 'I would never try to get a politician through his constituents.'
1/21/1985
Booze battle: Parkdale Hotel owner Merv Frimeth is seeking a court ruling tomorrow to overrule federal electionrules that say alcohol cannot be sold while polls are open during a federal election
Booze battle: Parkdale Hotel owner Merv Frimeth is seeking a court ruling tomorrow to overrule federal electionrules that say alcohol cannot be sold while polls are open during a federal election
8/29/1984
Stephen Clark: Ontario's youngest mayor says his mother encouraged him to run. Although he knows nothing about politics, Brockville appears ready to give him a chance.
Stephen Clark: Ontario's youngest mayor says his mother encouraged him to run. Although he knows nothing about politics, Brockville appears ready to give him a chance.
11/9/1982
Nine-day wonder: Last week my feeling was I've lost everything, says Gerry O'Gorman, president and part-owner of AGM Machine and Parts Ltd
Nine-day wonder: Last week my feeling was I've lost everything, says Gerry O'Gorman, president and part-owner of AGM Machine and Parts Ltd
11/25/1982
Wayne Thomson, an electrician in England, says: 'The first time I've ever been in jail is when I come for a vacation in Canada
Wayne Thomson, an electrician in England, says: 'The first time I've ever been in jail is when I come for a vacation in Canada
7/10/1991
I've been smiling all week, says John Turner of Tudor Gate, North York, over his painting by Winston Churchill, bought for $86,000 at a London auction Friday
I've been smiling all week, says John Turner of Tudor Gate, North York, over his painting by Winston Churchill, bought for $86,000 at a London auction Friday
3/8/1977
Nose for politics: Peter Flosznik, a member of The Canada False Nose Society of Canada, says he's a candidate for mayor of North York and pledges to change the city's name.
Nose for politics: Peter Flosznik, a member of The Canada False Nose Society of Canada, says he's a candidate for mayor of North York and pledges to change the city's name.
9/15/1980
One of 160 robbery victims in Metro's hold-ups between Dec. 30-Jan. 31, East York shopkeeper George Behrakis, 47, says now I carry a big gun. If somebody tries to take my money again, I'll kill him.
One of 160 robbery victims in Metro's hold-ups between Dec. 30-Jan. 31, East York shopkeeper George Behrakis, 47, says now I carry a big gun. If somebody tries to take my money again, I'll kill him.
2/5/1975
Unfinished business: Isaac Ehrlich prepares for jewelry sale and the eventual disposal of his father's jewelry store in Leaside. Ehrlich's father, Israel, who had operated the Bayview Ave. shop for 22 years, was gunned down Dec. 8. Now, says Isaac, the store holds too many memories for the family to keep it operating.
Unfinished business: Isaac Ehrlich prepares for jewelry sale and the eventual disposal of his father's jewelry store in Leaside. Ehrlich's father, Israel, who had operated the Bayview Ave. shop for 22 years, was gunned down Dec. 8. Now, says Isaac, the store holds too many memories for the family to keep it operating.
12/30/1987
A newcomer to politics, Liberal Dr. F braces his wife, Midge, at the party last night cevote victory over Conservative incumbent Terry riding. The win was sweet revenge for Halton Liberals, still smarting from the more-than-2,000-vote trouncing O'Connor gave their incumbent candidate, Rud Whiting, in the general election two years ago. [Incomplete]
A newcomer to politics, Liberal Dr. F braces his wife, Midge, at the party last night cevote victory over Conservative incumbent Terry riding. The win was sweet revenge for Halton Liberals, still smarting from the more-than-2,000-vote trouncing O'Connor gave their incumbent candidate, Rud Whiting, in the general election two years ago. [Incomplete]
7/8/1974
James Lorimer, 27, tape-recorded the workings of Toronto's civic administration to write his community-power book, The Real World of City Politics
James Lorimer, 27, tape-recorded the workings of Toronto's civic administration to write his community-power book, The Real World of City Politics
4/7/1970