Al Boisvert, shown here checking cabbie Robert Boyd, is one of 33 inspectors with Metro Licensing Commission. It's an unpopular agency. A dump truck operator once vowed he would run over Al Boisvert.

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Al Boisvert, shown here checking cabbie Robert Boyd, is one of 33 inspectors with Metro Licensing Commission. It's an unpopular agency. A dump truck operator once vowed he would run over Al Boisvert.

Date4/20/1972

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Newspaper publishing

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125497F

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