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Hand jive: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, and Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris show their differing reactions to the province's announcement yesterday that municipalities will rule on Sunday store openings
Hand jive: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, and Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris show their differing reactions to the province's announcement yesterday that municipalities will rule on Sunday store openings

Hand jive: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, and Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris show their differing reactions to the province's announcement yesterday that municipalities will rule on Sunday store openings

Date12/1/1987
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Provincial payments: Municipal Affairs Minister Dennis Timbrell (right) has announced $3 billion-plus in grants for Ontario municipalities, a figure that disappoints North York Mayor Mel Lastman
Provincial payments: Municipal Affairs Minister Dennis Timbrell (right) has announced $3 billion-plus in grants for Ontario municipalities, a figure that disappoints North York Mayor Mel Lastman
1/30/1984
Still the chief: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris clowns it up with Indian headdress to show he remains the head man, after winning re-election last night over a glum Brian Harrison, right
Still the chief: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris clowns it up with Indian headdress to show he remains the head man, after winning re-election last night over a glum Brian Harrison, right
11/8/1982
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
Gus Turns in Gavel: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris gets a hug from daughter, Rose, after election nominations closed without his name for first time in 40 years
Gus Turns in Gavel: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris gets a hug from daughter, Rose, after election nominations closed without his name for first time in 40 years
10/18/1988
The disagreement: York Mayor Alan Tonks, left, and Etobicoke Mayor Bruce Sinclair, at the Network 2011 display, are lined up aginast the eastern municipalities about what section to build first
The disagreement: York Mayor Alan Tonks, left, and Etobicoke Mayor Bruce Sinclair, at the Network 2011 display, are lined up aginast the eastern municipalities about what section to build first
1/24/1986
To the rescue: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris wrings out a pair of socks found in the tent of Linda and George Pearce, who have been camping out for six months while unable to find a home
To the rescue: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris wrings out a pair of socks found in the tent of Linda and George Pearce, who have been camping out for six months while unable to find a home
9/6/1981
Disabled advocate, Triple-amputee Beryel Potter was presented with the Scarborough Civic Award of Merit by Mayor Gus Harris last night, but she insist(...)
Disabled advocate, Triple-amputee Beryel Potter was presented with the Scarborough Civic Award of Merit by Mayor Gus Harris last night, but she insist(...)
6/8/1981
Best or worst? Mayor Gus Harris, the city's biggest booster, would never admit his beloved Scarborough might have a few things wrong with it
Best or worst? Mayor Gus Harris, the city's biggest booster, would never admit his beloved Scarborough might have a few things wrong with it
7/5/1984
Sweet it is: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris endorses the current Girl Guide Cookie campaign by sampling a box presented by Brownies Pamela Sinclair, 9, and Cathy Bond, 8, and Guide Karin Mueller, 11
Sweet it is: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris endorses the current Girl Guide Cookie campaign by sampling a box presented by Brownies Pamela Sinclair, 9, and Cathy Bond, 8, and Guide Karin Mueller, 11
2/13/1984
Special meeting: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris and committee will meet Peggy Miller and prostitutes [about safety problems]
Special meeting: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris and committee will meet Peggy Miller and prostitutes [about safety problems]
10/24/1982
Berry good. Michelle Ringshausen, 3, gets a spoonful of strawberry shortcake from Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris at the borough's annual seniors strawbe(...)
Berry good. Michelle Ringshausen, 3, gets a spoonful of strawberry shortcake from Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris at the borough's annual seniors strawbe(...)
6/19/1980
Mayor Gus Harris: Project will bring about 700 office jobs to Scarborough
Mayor Gus Harris: Project will bring about 700 office jobs to Scarborough
1/25/1980