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Governor of louisiana Jimmy Fitzmorris, right, hit Metro yesterday to lure Canadian investors with attractions of booming U.S. Sunbelt. He's trying the Southern charm on Canadian geese at ferry docks. With him is Morrell Trimble, chairman of New Orleans C
Governor of louisiana Jimmy Fitzmorris, right, hit Metro yesterday to lure Canadian investors with attractions of booming U.S. Sunbelt. He's trying the Southern charm on Canadian geese at ferry docks. With him is Morrell Trimble, chairman of New Orleans C

Governor of louisiana Jimmy Fitzmorris, right, hit Metro yesterday to lure Canadian investors with attractions of booming U.S. Sunbelt. He's trying the Southern charm on Canadian geese at ferry docks. With him is Morrell Trimble, chairman of New Orleans C

Date4/18/1978
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Plan of New Orleans the capital of Louisiana, with the Disposition of its Quarters and Canals as they have been traced by Mr de la Tour, in the Year 1720
Plan of New Orleans the capital of Louisiana, with the Disposition of its Quarters and Canals as they have been traced by Mr de la Tour, in the Year 1720
1759
A reassuring calm is one of the tools of the trade for Ted Curtis, Ontario mortgage supervisor for IAC Ltd, Curtis is the new president of the Ontario Mortgage Brokers Association, which has proposed a mechanism wherby mortgages could be bought and sold as securities in a manner similar to stock and bond trading. Payment to investors would be guaranteed under scheme, similar to one in U.S.
A reassuring calm is one of the tools of the trade for Ted Curtis, Ontario mortgage supervisor for IAC Ltd, Curtis is the new president of the Ontario Mortgage Brokers Association, which has proposed a mechanism wherby mortgages could be bought and sold as securities in a manner similar to stock and bond trading. Payment to investors would be guaranteed under scheme, similar to one in U.S.
6/23/1977
In contrast to the Taj Mahal and such grand lures, this peasant girl outside Agra represents another of India's great attractions, its varied peoples. The mud she carries is used for house repairs
In contrast to the Taj Mahal and such grand lures, this peasant girl outside Agra represents another of India's great attractions, its varied peoples. The mud she carries is used for house repairs
3/20/1972
A Canadian's view of the battle of Plattsburgh: A Canadian's view of the battle of New Orleans: The century of peace and its significance, addresses
A Canadian's view of the battle of Plattsburgh: A Canadian's view of the battle of New Orleans: The century of peace and its significance, addresses
[1915]
A giant ladle of cement is guided into position to be poured by workmen building the new Toronto ferry docks that will replace present dock facilities(...)
A giant ladle of cement is guided into position to be poured by workmen building the new Toronto ferry docks that will replace present dock facilities(...)
8/23/1971
Image shows a few ferries on the lake by the docks.
Ferry Docks, east of foot of York St.; looking west to Canada Steamship Lines terminal (east side foot of York St.) & Terminal Warehouses (west side foot of York St.) in background; showing ferries William Inglis (centre) & Bluebell. Toronto, Ontario
1952 circa
Image shows a ferry boat on the lake.
Sam McBride, diesel vessel (Island ferry), approaching ferry docks, Canada Steamship Lines terminal at right, Toronto Ontario
1953-09
Canadian investor's dream: Jean-Michel Roy, commercial counsellor at the Canadian embassy in Chile, above, says there is a lot of opportunities for businessmen in a country that has no import quotas, import licence requirements and demands no joint ventur
Canadian investor's dream: Jean-Michel Roy, commercial counsellor at the Canadian embassy in Chile, above, says there is a lot of opportunities for businessmen in a country that has no import quotas, import licence requirements and demands no joint ventur
8/7/1980
Safe from seizure: The 72-storey First Canadian Place tower was a target of investors who moved to seize assets before O and Y sought bankruptcy protection
Safe from seizure: The 72-storey First Canadian Place tower was a target of investors who moved to seize assets before O and Y sought bankruptcy protection
5/15/1992
One of great Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s longterm shareholders, Howard Bertram holds bronze alloy medallion given him and other shareholders as token of thanks by tar sands development firm. The company had a difficult first decade operating its tar sands plant and investors also have taken their lumps. No dividends have been paid on common stock and shareholders watched stock hit alltime high of $17, then fell to current price of $5.
One of great Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s longterm shareholders, Howard Bertram holds bronze alloy medallion given him and other shareholders as token of thanks by tar sands development firm. The company had a difficult first decade operating its tar sands plant and investors also have taken their lumps. No dividends have been paid on common stock and shareholders watched stock hit alltime high of $17, then fell to current price of $5.
9/24/1976
W. H. Thornburn, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange board of governors, sees a small revival of confidence by Canadian investors, but much less than I had expected by this time. He forecasts continued sluggishness in trading until corporate earnings improve. Thornburn thinks there could be new speculation in oil and gas stocks when results of winter drilling become available. Cost-cutting and other controls have prepared brokers for any new storms, he says.
W. H. Thornburn, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange board of governors, sees a small revival of confidence by Canadian investors, but much less than I had expected by this time. He forecasts continued sluggishness in trading until corporate earnings improve. Thornburn thinks there could be new speculation in oil and gas stocks when results of winter drilling become available. Cost-cutting and other controls have prepared brokers for any new storms, he says.
12/31/1970
Trucks Blocked: Postal pickets block the lane from the Toronto Island ferry docks yesterday, obstructing trucks carrying mail
Trucks Blocked: Postal pickets block the lane from the Toronto Island ferry docks yesterday, obstructing trucks carrying mail
8/29/1991