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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

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

Date9/23/1987
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Mel's Dolls: North York Mayor Mel Lastman was more than pleased to play a minor role in Guys and Dolls yesterday, as part of the Leah Posluns Theatre celebrity week
Mel's Dolls: North York Mayor Mel Lastman was more than pleased to play a minor role in Guys and Dolls yesterday, as part of the Leah Posluns Theatre celebrity week
3/5/1983
Celebrity strike action. North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey and Toronto Mayor John Sewell went looking for strikes yester(...)
Celebrity strike action. North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey and Toronto Mayor John Sewell went looking for strikes yester(...)
2/16/1980
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
9/4/1975
Now it's Grandpa Mel, Mayor Mel Lastman of North York joyfully hoists his new granddaughter, Brie, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces
Now it's Grandpa Mel, Mayor Mel Lastman of North York joyfully hoists his new granddaughter, Brie, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces
8/24/1986
Winding up: Mayor Mel Lastman prepares to hurl his slow curve ball during a chilly softball game in which players often slipped and fell on their way around the bases
Winding up: Mayor Mel Lastman prepares to hurl his slow curve ball during a chilly softball game in which players often slipped and fell on their way around the bases
2/14/1982
Confident: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, handing out campaign literature to caretaker Peter Triolo, is seeking his fifth term as mayor.
Confident: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, handing out campaign literature to caretaker Peter Triolo, is seeking his fifth term as mayor.
11/3/1980
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
A winner: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, was a little worried when he saw just how aggressive Whitby was in its attempts to attract new business
A winner: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, was a little worried when he saw just how aggressive Whitby was in its attempts to attract new business
3/4/1983
A winner: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, was a little worried when he saw just how aggressive Whitby was in its attempts to attract new business
A winner: North York Mayor Mel Lastman, left, was a little worried when he saw just how aggressive Whitby was in its attempts to attract new business
8/31/1983
No respect: Mel Lastman Square was not a friendly place for Mel Lastman yesterday. Mayor gets police escort during brawling.
No respect: Mel Lastman Square was not a friendly place for Mel Lastman yesterday. Mayor gets police escort during brawling.
12/6/1992
Mayoral decision: North York's Mayor Mel Lastman couldn't decide which kind of Girl Guide cookie he likes best, vanilla or chocolate, when Brownies Cheryl Windischmann, 6, left, and Tania Sear, 6, called to take his order
Mayoral decision: North York's Mayor Mel Lastman couldn't decide which kind of Girl Guide cookie he likes best, vanilla or chocolate, when Brownies Cheryl Windischmann, 6, left, and Tania Sear, 6, called to take his order
2/13/1984
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