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Ontario symbol? Paul and Denese Coulbeck-Gipson have almost 1,000 signatures on a petition to have the bluebird named Ontario's official bird. They say that with its cheery song, it's a perfect symbol of all that's good about the province.
Ontario symbol? Paul and Denese Coulbeck-Gipson have almost 1,000 signatures on a petition to have the bluebird named Ontario's official bird. They say that with its cheery song, it's a perfect symbol of all that's good about the province.

Ontario symbol? Paul and Denese Coulbeck-Gipson have almost 1,000 signatures on a petition to have the bluebird named Ontario's official bird. They say that with its cheery song, it's a perfect symbol of all that's good about the province.

Date2/26/1984
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126203F
An almost perfect pair: Robin Ward, who currently hosts CTV's long-running game show Guess What, likes his '81 BMW 320i It's not the fastest car in the world but that's a good thing for me
An almost perfect pair: Robin Ward, who currently hosts CTV's long-running game show Guess What, likes his '81 BMW 320i It's not the fastest car in the world but that's a good thing for me
12/10/1986
A Good luck Swastika. It's not a Nazi symbol on the prow of the Indian ship Jaladhan in Toronto Harbor, but a symbol for good luck among Hindus and other cultures for thousands of years
A Good luck Swastika. It's not a Nazi symbol on the prow of the Indian ship Jaladhan in Toronto Harbor, but a symbol for good luck among Hindus and other cultures for thousands of years
6/9/1970
Getting signatures on a petition urging that Doctors Hospital be kept open, Clara Wall, a cashier in the hospital cafeteria, gets up on a truck runnin(...)
Getting signatures on a petition urging that Doctors Hospital be kept open, Clara Wall, a cashier in the hospital cafeteria, gets up on a truck runnin(...)
2/10/1976
They're petitioning: Cyril and Pat Webb have nearly 600 signatures protesting dump site (left)
They're petitioning: Cyril and Pat Webb have nearly 600 signatures protesting dump site (left)
11/28/1980
Bundles of support: Gordon Hutchinson (left), deputy commissioner of parks and recreation for North York, holds bundles of signatures from borough residents while Michael Nagy, chairman of the North York Olympic Committee, holds one of the bundles open to show some of signatures on a letter
Bundles of support: Gordon Hutchinson (left), deputy commissioner of parks and recreation for North York, holds bundles of signatures from borough residents while Michael Nagy, chairman of the North York Olympic Committee, holds one of the bundles open to show some of signatures on a letter
7/7/1976
High-flying help: Ontario may have problems with its charter air ambulance, but hospital officials say patients get good care from special helicopter teams
High-flying help: Ontario may have problems with its charter air ambulance, but hospital officials say patients get good care from special helicopter teams
2/26/1985
A Valaska, a long-handled, intricately carved axe that's a traditional Slovak symbol of friendship and trust, is presented to Mississauga Mayor Dr. Ma(...)
A Valaska, a long-handled, intricately carved axe that's a traditional Slovak symbol of friendship and trust, is presented to Mississauga Mayor Dr. Ma(...)
5/9/1974
On her toes with a rose. The rose is a symbol of love and that's what those ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet brought to Fort York Armory yesterday. K(...)
On her toes with a rose. The rose is a symbol of love and that's what those ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet brought to Fort York Armory yesterday. K(...)
4/12/1972
The United Appeal is now the United Way and the familiar feather has been replaced with a symbol indicating It's in your hands, campaign chairman Will(...)
The United Appeal is now the United Way and the familiar feather has been replaced with a symbol indicating It's in your hands, campaign chairman Will(...)
10/1/1973
Unitarians place their faith in mankind and their banner, with its many symbols of the world's religions, reflects their pluralistic approach to the m(...)
Unitarians place their faith in mankind and their banner, with its many symbols of the world's religions, reflects their pluralistic approach to the m(...)
12/7/1976
A case of lofty symbolism. The symbol of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce started its journey up to 38th floor of the Commerce Court tower yeste(...)
A case of lofty symbolism. The symbol of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce started its journey up to 38th floor of the Commerce Court tower yeste(...)
11/30/1970
$10 a month forever, Premier David Peterson, left, and Toronto Liberal delegate Ian MacMillan inspect their red signature ties, trademark of the provincial party and now a fundraising symbol
$10 a month forever, Premier David Peterson, left, and Toronto Liberal delegate Ian MacMillan inspect their red signature ties, trademark of the provincial party and now a fundraising symbol
4/5/1987