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His living-room is right in the way of the proposed Scarborough Expressway. Fred Thompson, 28 Highcroft Rd., doesn't want the road built.
His living-room is right in the way of the proposed Scarborough Expressway. Fred Thompson, 28 Highcroft Rd., doesn't want the road built.

His living-room is right in the way of the proposed Scarborough Expressway. Fred Thompson, 28 Highcroft Rd., doesn't want the road built.

Date3/18/1971
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New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
12/6/1976
Mr. and Mrs. John Hewitt stand in front of their house, on Kingston Rd. near Brimley Rd., which will soon be pulled down to make way for a senior citizens' home. The 10-room house, made of hand-made brick, was built in 1830.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hewitt stand in front of their house, on Kingston Rd. near Brimley Rd., which will soon be pulled down to make way for a senior citizens' home. The 10-room house, made of hand-made brick, was built in 1830.
4/15/1973
Help needed: Fred Koruntoff sits in the living room of his home, surrounded by food donated to his free breakfast program for the needy
Help needed: Fred Koruntoff sits in the living room of his home, surrounded by food donated to his free breakfast program for the needy
12/3/1985
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
3/10/1989
Campaigning by horse and buggy, Gordon Clarke, running for alderman in Scarborough's Ward 12, hands a pamphlet to his neighbor Aubrey Crowhurst, who owns the horse, My Lenny Boy, and the buggy, an antique built by the McLaughlin Carriage Works. Clarke lives in a century-old farmhouse off Meadow-vale Rd. West Hill. He's also using a mobile home in his campaign. Advance polling in city and boroughs will be tomorrow, next Thrusday and next Saturday.
Campaigning by horse and buggy, Gordon Clarke, running for alderman in Scarborough's Ward 12, hands a pamphlet to his neighbor Aubrey Crowhurst, who owns the horse, My Lenny Boy, and the buggy, an antique built by the McLaughlin Carriage Works. Clarke lives in a century-old farmhouse off Meadow-vale Rd. West Hill. He's also using a mobile home in his campaign. Advance polling in city and boroughs will be tomorrow, next Thrusday and next Saturday.
11/21/1974
For sentimental reasons, Richard Lichtman, 43, doesn't want to sell his clothing store to make way for redevelopment
For sentimental reasons, Richard Lichtman, 43, doesn't want to sell his clothing store to make way for redevelopment
3/6/1973
Nay, To James Rosa, a Winchester St. resident who proposes the Scarborough Expressway be built on 100-foot stilts out in Lake Ontario.
Nay, To James Rosa, a Winchester St. resident who proposes the Scarborough Expressway be built on 100-foot stilts out in Lake Ontario.
2/10/1978
Hiding the modern: Master woodworker Derek Maw demonstrates sliding pine panels that he ingeniously built in the living room to hide the television
Hiding the modern: Master woodworker Derek Maw demonstrates sliding pine panels that he ingeniously built in the living room to hide the television
2/7/1990
Mr. and Mrs. George Jordon are shown with their five handsome children in the living-room of their Scarborough home. Seen, from left, are, George, 15, Christine, 18, Barbara, 11, Jordon, John, 20, Mrs. Jordon, and David, 17, sitting on table. Family, proud of its Polish heritage, has a Polish Room in home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Jordon are shown with their five handsome children in the living-room of their Scarborough home. Seen, from left, are, George, 15, Christine, 18, Barbara, 11, Jordon, John, 20, Mrs. Jordon, and David, 17, sitting on table. Family, proud of its Polish heritage, has a Polish Room in home.
6/27/1972
Let me stay: Rafe Saber is willing to fix up his city-owned home on Radley Rd. if Mississauga doesn't proceed with plans to demolish it for parkland.
Let me stay: Rafe Saber is willing to fix up his city-owned home on Radley Rd. if Mississauga doesn't proceed with plans to demolish it for parkland.
5/24/1990
Friend of Spadina: Allan Schwam, 54, a lifelong resident of the Kensington area and a veteran of the 1970s campaign to stop the Spadina expressway, stands on the site of a new battle - the proposed $50 million Spadina rail line
Friend of Spadina: Allan Schwam, 54, a lifelong resident of the Kensington area and a veteran of the 1970s campaign to stop the Spadina expressway, stands on the site of a new battle - the proposed $50 million Spadina rail line
10/31/1986
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
5/27/1971