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Taco hombre: The man behind Taco Express is Michael Efran, who hopes that the Yonge St. store will be the first of a chain of pronto taco establishments.
Taco hombre: The man behind Taco Express is Michael Efran, who hopes that the Yonge St. store will be the first of a chain of pronto taco establishments.

Taco hombre: The man behind Taco Express is Michael Efran, who hopes that the Yonge St. store will be the first of a chain of pronto taco establishments.

Date12/14/1979
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James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
9/18/1978
Liquor board critic: The policy of the Liquor License Board if Ontario, which says that food and liquor sales must be equal in most licensed establishments, is putting people out of work, says consultant Leo Lecours
Liquor board critic: The policy of the Liquor License Board if Ontario, which says that food and liquor sales must be equal in most licensed establishments, is putting people out of work, says consultant Leo Lecours
12/8/1980
Ccokie Man Rod Trotter, here at work in Eaton's Queen Street store, hopes to mass-merchandise cookies just like hamburgers or chicken
Ccokie Man Rod Trotter, here at work in Eaton's Queen Street store, hopes to mass-merchandise cookies just like hamburgers or chicken
8/12/1975
Bad luck ends: Carl McIntyre, 34, with sons, Lome, 11 (left) and Eric, 10, has been rehired by Metro and hopes years of pain and debt are behind him.
Bad luck ends: Carl McIntyre, 34, with sons, Lome, 11 (left) and Eric, 10, has been rehired by Metro and hopes years of pain and debt are behind him.
12/23/1981
Renovating: Marks and Spencer Canada president Malcolm Hobbs hopes stores revamped with less-discount image will attract more shoppers like Katherine Maletta
Renovating: Marks and Spencer Canada president Malcolm Hobbs hopes stores revamped with less-discount image will attract more shoppers like Katherine Maletta
5/27/1985
hristmas Ribbon. on this $23,000 Aston Martin symbolizes dealer hn Cox's hope that somebody will buy it as a gift for a loved one. obody's taken up his offer of Christmas morning delivery yet, but other expensive items are being snapped up around Toronto. Jewelry, fur coats an gold toothpicks are big with those who don't insist on sensible gifts. Some teenagers don't mind paying $100 for a gold chain. [Incomplete]
hristmas Ribbon. on this $23,000 Aston Martin symbolizes dealer hn Cox's hope that somebody will buy it as a gift for a loved one. obody's taken up his offer of Christmas morning delivery yet, but other expensive items are being snapped up around Toronto. Jewelry, fur coats an gold toothpicks are big with those who don't insist on sensible gifts. Some teenagers don't mind paying $100 for a gold chain. [Incomplete]
12/13/1972
No Trivial pursuit: Michael Tedesco hopes his board game, In Other Words, will strike it rich at the Canadian Toy and Decoration Fair at the Metro Convention Centre
No Trivial pursuit: Michael Tedesco hopes his board game, In Other Words, will strike it rich at the Canadian Toy and Decoration Fair at the Metro Convention Centre
1/26/1989
Michael Houlton. Hopes for miracle
Michael Houlton. Hopes for miracle
10/18/1973
A trip through South East Asia convinced hotel man Geoffrey Bennun there were more important things in life than the perfect meal. He hopes to set up $100,00 peace award, to be awarded annually.
A trip through South East Asia convinced hotel man Geoffrey Bennun there were more important things in life than the perfect meal. He hopes to set up $100,00 peace award, to be awarded annually.
1/26/1984
The Media Group, three young men who plan to pipe live radio programming into a chain of stores across Canada, are Tim Deterling, seated, Perry Goldberg and Tony Zwing
The Media Group, three young men who plan to pipe live radio programming into a chain of stores across Canada, are Tim Deterling, seated, Perry Goldberg and Tony Zwing
8/31/1976
On the move: Martin Cutler, general manager of Fleet Books, is looking forward to hooking more non-readers. Now comprising five stores, the small book-store chain is gearing up for a major expansion drive that will elevant it to a national chain in the league of Classics, W. H. Smith and Coles.
On the move: Martin Cutler, general manager of Fleet Books, is looking forward to hooking more non-readers. Now comprising five stores, the small book-store chain is gearing up for a major expansion drive that will elevant it to a national chain in the league of Classics, W. H. Smith and Coles.
8/14/1979
Dr. Barry Rosen: Director of the provincially funded DES Registry at Wellesley Hospital has the names of 560 DES-exposed people on file so far and hopes to have 1,000 by the time he sends out the registry's first health questionnaire.
Dr. Barry Rosen: Director of the provincially funded DES Registry at Wellesley Hospital has the names of 560 DES-exposed people on file so far and hopes to have 1,000 by the time he sends out the registry's first health questionnaire.
11/4/1985