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Business threatened: George Tzouanakis, co-owner of Michael's Restaurant in Caledon, says his business may be demolished to make way for an expanded Hwy
Business threatened: George Tzouanakis, co-owner of Michael's Restaurant in Caledon, says his business may be demolished to make way for an expanded Hwy

Business threatened: George Tzouanakis, co-owner of Michael's Restaurant in Caledon, says his business may be demolished to make way for an expanded Hwy

Date8/14/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0135106F
Business goes flat: Bloor Cycle owner Michael Shulman says traffic at his downtown location and the proliferation of bike shops contributed to his store's demise
Business goes flat: Bloor Cycle owner Michael Shulman says traffic at his downtown location and the proliferation of bike shops contributed to his store's demise
5/11/1990
Repair man: Good old shoe polish is the cheapest way to extend the life of footwear, says Peter George, owner of Market Square Shoe Service. He has been in business for 23 years.
Repair man: Good old shoe polish is the cheapest way to extend the life of footwear, says Peter George, owner of Market Square Shoe Service. He has been in business for 23 years.
2/8/1989
Controversy rages over whether a CNE landmark and one of its oldest restaurants should remain closed during Blue Jay games to give new stadium concessionaries more business. Gregory Dallas (above), owner of the 60-year-old Dugan's, says he's been asked to shut down an hour before each game.
Controversy rages over whether a CNE landmark and one of its oldest restaurants should remain closed during Blue Jay games to give new stadium concessionaries more business. Gregory Dallas (above), owner of the 60-year-old Dugan's, says he's been asked to shut down an hour before each game.
6/20/1977
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
9/18/1978
Needs facelift: Joe Cimicata, owner of Imperial Home Hardward on Dufferin St., backs the call for a Business Improvement Area to clean up the street's image. Cimicata has just completed a major renovation of his store and says business has never been better.
Needs facelift: Joe Cimicata, owner of Imperial Home Hardward on Dufferin St., backs the call for a Business Improvement Area to clean up the street's image. Cimicata has just completed a major renovation of his store and says business has never been better.
10/28/1986
Cleared seafood: Dealer Rodney Clark is still enthusiastic about the delicacy even if it is the frozen and tested New York variety he ordered yesterday, since the ban on his fresh P.E.I. favorites was extended. The owner of a catering and supply business, he is also opening an oyster restaurant Friday.
Cleared seafood: Dealer Rodney Clark is still enthusiastic about the delicacy even if it is the frozen and tested New York variety he ordered yesterday, since the ban on his fresh P.E.I. favorites was extended. The owner of a catering and supply business, he is also opening an oyster restaurant Friday.
1/6/1988
Bear meat: George Benda, owner of Carlsbad Restaurant, says more and more of his customers are trying out this indigenous entree.
Bear meat: George Benda, owner of Carlsbad Restaurant, says more and more of his customers are trying out this indigenous entree.
7/9/1982
New controversy: Michael Sifton, owner of the Buttonville Airport, says his family is no longer willing to fund operating losses while owners of neighboring land make millions developing offices
New controversy: Michael Sifton, owner of the Buttonville Airport, says his family is no longer willing to fund operating losses while owners of neighboring land make millions developing offices
10/17/1988
No.1?: Samuel Bresler, owner of Budget Car Rentals, says its a tough business. But his company is now considered Canada's biggest agency by some transport officials and carmakers.
No.1?: Samuel Bresler, owner of Budget Car Rentals, says its a tough business. But his company is now considered Canada's biggest agency by some transport officials and carmakers.
6/15/1983
A taxing problem: Darren Rintoul, owner of an airport area parking lot, says a proposed government land tax will drive his company out of business.
A taxing problem: Darren Rintoul, owner of an airport area parking lot, says a proposed government land tax will drive his company out of business.
9/28/1989
Business threatened: Dave Clark and Darlene Bourdeau stand in front of the Georgetown licensing bureau that's been in his family since 1951.
Business threatened: Dave Clark and Darlene Bourdeau stand in front of the Georgetown licensing bureau that's been in his family since 1951.
4/20/1992
George Tidball is reversing the usual order of business in North America and taking his Canadian chain of Keg'n Cleaver restaurants into the United States
George Tidball is reversing the usual order of business in North America and taking his Canadian chain of Keg'n Cleaver restaurants into the United States
10/23/1975