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Flying high: John Burch of Rosemont designed and built this unique ultra-light aircraft, which sells for $11,500.
Flying high: John Burch of Rosemont designed and built this unique ultra-light aircraft, which sells for $11,500.

Flying high: John Burch of Rosemont designed and built this unique ultra-light aircraft, which sells for $11,500.

Date5/14/1987
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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_0125683F
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9/26/1979
Raymond Li: Student's physics computer program sells to high schools across North America.
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11/17/1981
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2/13/1993
Ruby Osten of Rubys Shoes sells Italian footwear, which makes up 26 per cent of the market.
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10/10/1985
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A money-maker: Scott Parker of Mississauga shows off his Wedding Well-Wisher, which his company makes and sells
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John Saddleton: He sells Scottish salmon.
John Saddleton: He sells Scottish salmon.
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Hat's all, folks: Gary Hopkins sells 600 styles of men's hats at The Hatter on Yonge St.
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