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Gerald Caplan: History professor and backroom boy for the Ontario New Democratic Party, he's been hired by Toronto City Council to head a new health advocacy unit. [Incomplete]
Gerald Caplan: History professor and backroom boy for the Ontario New Democratic Party, he's been hired by Toronto City Council to head a new health advocacy unit. [Incomplete]

Gerald Caplan: History professor and backroom boy for the Ontario New Democratic Party, he's been hired by Toronto City Council to head a new health advocacy unit. [Incomplete]

Date5/5/1977
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New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.
New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.
2/11/1975
The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
2/25/1982
New NDP head for Ontario. Jim Turk, 33, of Toronto was named new president of the New Democratic Party of Ontario yesterday.
New NDP head for Ontario. Jim Turk, 33, of Toronto was named new president of the New Democratic Party of Ontario yesterday.
6/14/1976
Digging in for health's sake: Ken Clarke, chairman of Princess Margaret Hospital, gives a heave of the shovel under the watchful eye of Ontario Health Minister Elinor Caplan at ground-breaking ceremonies yesterday for the new hospital on University Ave.
Digging in for health's sake: Ken Clarke, chairman of Princess Margaret Hospital, gives a heave of the shovel under the watchful eye of Ontario Health Minister Elinor Caplan at ground-breaking ceremonies yesterday for the new hospital on University Ave.
2/2/1990
Chosen. John R. Larke, high school principal, has been nominated Conservative candidate in Scarborough West in a provincial by election April 5. The seat was held by Stephen Lewis, former New Democratic Party leader.
Chosen. John R. Larke, high school principal, has been nominated Conservative candidate in Scarborough West in a provincial by election April 5. The seat was held by Stephen Lewis, former New Democratic Party leader.
2/20/1979
Gordon cleveland, 23, of Toronto, who says he represents a tougher attitude toward the party, was elected president of Ontario New Democratic Youth.
Gordon cleveland, 23, of Toronto, who says he represents a tougher attitude toward the party, was elected president of Ontario New Democratic Youth.
2/28/1971
A medical first was performed by Dr. William Lougheed, a neurosurgeon and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, when he took vein from a woman's leg and transplanted it into her head to replace a blocked artery that caused a stroke. He's shown with the type of microscope used in surgery.
A medical first was performed by Dr. William Lougheed, a neurosurgeon and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, when he took vein from a woman's leg and transplanted it into her head to replace a blocked artery that caused a stroke. He's shown with the type of microscope used in surgery.
1/6/1970
Is it a Caribou? No, it's Tony Bubenik, a 62-year-old Czech professor who makes his living by pretending he's a caribou, a moose or a deer. He has been shot at by a hunter, charged by a bull moose and flirted with by cow moose.
Is it a Caribou? No, it's Tony Bubenik, a 62-year-old Czech professor who makes his living by pretending he's a caribou, a moose or a deer. He has been shot at by a hunter, charged by a bull moose and flirted with by cow moose.
3/20/1975
Stumping the hustings. Taking the politician's traditional chore of stumping the hustings quite literally, Roy Clifton, the New Democratic Party candidate in York Centre, stands on the stump of a dead elm in front of his campaign headquarters in Richmond Hill.
Stumping the hustings. Taking the politician's traditional chore of stumping the hustings quite literally, Roy Clifton, the New Democratic Party candidate in York Centre, stands on the stump of a dead elm in front of his campaign headquarters in Richmond Hill.
9/28/1971
Space-age x-ray: Dr. James Dickie, head of radiology at Scarborough General Hospital, studies an X-ray as the hospital's new Angicon unit scans a patient's blood vessels. The unit could save the lives of many Metro seniors.
Space-age x-ray: Dr. James Dickie, head of radiology at Scarborough General Hospital, studies an X-ray as the hospital's new Angicon unit scans a patient's blood vessels. The unit could save the lives of many Metro seniors.
12/14/1982
Moving up: Would-be electrician Ray Calleja was profiled in Janis Foord's first column two years ago. He was hired, has been promoted, and a management position is in sight.
Moving up: Would-be electrician Ray Calleja was profiled in Janis Foord's first column two years ago. He was hired, has been promoted, and a management position is in sight.
8/28/1987
Yes! Says Michael Marrus, a history professor at U of T. If english was good enough for Jesus Christ, it's good enough for me. [Incomplete]
Yes! Says Michael Marrus, a history professor at U of T. If english was good enough for Jesus Christ, it's good enough for me. [Incomplete]
4/23/1978