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Scott Venton, 2 1/2, wears a Mel Lastman button but he's still sceptical of the dougnut the North York mayor offered him last night as he kicked off his campaign as the Progressive Conservative candidate in Armordale
Scott Venton, 2 1/2, wears a Mel Lastman button but he's still sceptical of the dougnut the North York mayor offered him last night as he kicked off his campaign as the Progressive Conservative candidate in Armordale

Scott Venton, 2 1/2, wears a Mel Lastman button but he's still sceptical of the dougnut the North York mayor offered him last night as he kicked off his campaign as the Progressive Conservative candidate in Armordale

Date9/4/1975
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Millionaire Mayor Mel Lastman of North York wears a TTC hat as he reaches for the meter of the cab he drove for four hours last night, four hours in which he decided he was better off as a politician
Millionaire Mayor Mel Lastman of North York wears a TTC hat as he reaches for the meter of the cab he drove for four hours last night, four hours in which he decided he was better off as a politician
5/16/1973
After Winning the Progressive-conservative nomination in the provincial riding of Armourdale last night, North York Mayor Mel Lastman addresses the meeting with his wife, Marilyn, beside him
After Winning the Progressive-conservative nomination in the provincial riding of Armourdale last night, North York Mayor Mel Lastman addresses the meeting with his wife, Marilyn, beside him
6/25/1975
After winning the Progressive Conservative nomination in the provincial riding of Armourdale last night, North York Mayor Mel Lastman (left) beams at Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey, one of his two nominators
After winning the Progressive Conservative nomination in the provincial riding of Armourdale last night, North York Mayor Mel Lastman (left) beams at Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey, one of his two nominators
6/25/1975
Battle Scar: Mayor Mel Lastman hikes up a trouser leg yesterday to show where he was kicked in the shin during a melee over a flag-raising ceremony at the North York civic centre's square on Sunday
Battle Scar: Mayor Mel Lastman hikes up a trouser leg yesterday to show where he was kicked in the shin during a melee over a flag-raising ceremony at the North York civic centre's square on Sunday
12/7/1992
Mayor Mel Lastman takes a dive - for United Way, It's a going, going, gone situation for Mayor Mel Lastman yesterday as he becomes the first celebrity to be dunked in a water tank to kick off North York Municipal Employees United Way campaign
Mayor Mel Lastman takes a dive - for United Way, It's a going, going, gone situation for Mayor Mel Lastman yesterday as he becomes the first celebrity to be dunked in a water tank to kick off North York Municipal Employees United Way campaign
9/23/1987
On to score. Mayor Mel Lastman can't get rundown in this steal of home plate since he's bringing in third baseman Keiron Smith, 9, with him.
On to score. Mayor Mel Lastman can't get rundown in this steal of home plate since he's bringing in third baseman Keiron Smith, 9, with him.
6/18/1981
Eric Cmapbell-Smith, executive vice-president of the Toronto Home Builders Association, wears 2-button, single-breasted navy hopsacking blazer. Detailing included patch flap pockets, tack pleats and half belt in back.
Eric Cmapbell-Smith, executive vice-president of the Toronto Home Builders Association, wears 2-button, single-breasted navy hopsacking blazer. Detailing included patch flap pockets, tack pleats and half belt in back.
3/27/1972
Tory candidate Vic Bagnato (left) and his campaign workers sort out a consignment of campaign Bumpf, Their bumper stickers, posters and tin buttons come from William J. Brennan, who says he's one of the little guys
Tory candidate Vic Bagnato (left) and his campaign workers sort out a consignment of campaign Bumpf, Their bumper stickers, posters and tin buttons come from William J. Brennan, who says he's one of the little guys
5/31/1968
The Mayor of all the people, Nathan Phillips, wears a Masonic apron as he is surrounded by other mayors last night in Mount Sinai lodge. Around him ar(...)
The Mayor of all the people, Nathan Phillips, wears a Masonic apron as he is surrounded by other mayors last night in Mount Sinai lodge. Around him ar(...)
9/10/1974
Heat's on at bus stop: Controller Mel Lastman, North York mayoralty candidate, presses the button to turn on heating unit in first of four bus shelters in the borough to be heated
Heat's on at bus stop: Controller Mel Lastman, North York mayoralty candidate, presses the button to turn on heating unit in first of four bus shelters in the borough to be heated
11/23/1972
Leading a parade of Progressive Conservative members of Parliament to breakfast today, retiring party leader Robert Stsanfield wears chef's hat and ap(...)
Leading a parade of Progressive Conservative members of Parliament to breakfast today, retiring party leader Robert Stsanfield wears chef's hat and ap(...)
2/20/1976
A 13-year-old boy without gloves or hat trudged 2 1/2 miles through slush and snow to his home last night after a Toronto Transit driver ordered him off a bus because he didn't have the 50-cent adult fare
A 13-year-old boy without gloves or hat trudged 2 1/2 miles through slush and snow to his home last night after a Toronto Transit driver ordered him off a bus because he didn't have the 50-cent adult fare
12/22/1977