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John Latin with spacecraft. Entering a new age of space technology
John Latin with spacecraft. Entering a new age of space technology

John Latin with spacecraft. Entering a new age of space technology

Date8/16/1977
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0129230F
John Latin holds model of Space Shuttle, 1st re-usuable spacecraft
John Latin holds model of Space Shuttle, 1st re-usuable spacecraft
4/20/1979
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
10/5/1977
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
Soul travel to outer space is encouraged by Eckankar, a philosophical -religious organization run by a retired couple, Fabian and Lillian Burbeck. This group believes souls can travel on several mystic planes to outer space and indescribable occult places. Burbecks lead classes - there are 15 courses that take more than 7 years of study to complete - and attract people of all ages. They urge self-improvement.
Soul travel to outer space is encouraged by Eckankar, a philosophical -religious organization run by a retired couple, Fabian and Lillian Burbeck. This group believes souls can travel on several mystic planes to outer space and indescribable occult places. Burbecks lead classes - there are 15 courses that take more than 7 years of study to complete - and attract people of all ages. They urge self-improvement.
4/10/1978
Creative team: Ian Robertson, centre, head of I.S.G. Technologies, with marketing vice-president Henry Vehovec, left, and professor John Stevents.
Creative team: Ian Robertson, centre, head of I.S.G. Technologies, with marketing vice-president Henry Vehovec, left, and professor John Stevents.
6/12/1986
New World: Espresso maker, a car or alien being, the technology is the same, Alias chief Stephen Bingham, left, tells Keith Raymond, centre, and Arthur Bell.
New World: Espresso maker, a car or alien being, the technology is the same, Alias chief Stephen Bingham, left, tells Keith Raymond, centre, and Arthur Bell.
8/15/1989
Thoroughly modern now: Branson Hospital's chief of surgery, Dr. Rolando Corpus, above, said the hospital had lagged behind others that had upgraded their equipment with new technology. The reopened hospital now boasts high-tech surgical equipment.
Thoroughly modern now: Branson Hospital's chief of surgery, Dr. Rolando Corpus, above, said the hospital had lagged behind others that had upgraded their equipment with new technology. The reopened hospital now boasts high-tech surgical equipment.
4/5/1990
Pioneer: Tom Drolet demonstrates the newest in fusion power technology. Drolet is project manager for the Canadian Fusion Technology Project in Missisauga. Fusion power, he says, is unlimited.
Pioneer: Tom Drolet demonstrates the newest in fusion power technology. Drolet is project manager for the Canadian Fusion Technology Project in Missisauga. Fusion power, he says, is unlimited.
10/12/1983
Constable Bruce Ellenor (left), now on trial for criminal negligence in the shooting of a 15-year-old boy Easter Sunday, is shown entering court yesterday. At right is Bill Dwight, 17, who said he saw shooting while baby sitting.
Constable Bruce Ellenor (left), now on trial for criminal negligence in the shooting of a 15-year-old boy Easter Sunday, is shown entering court yesterday. At right is Bill Dwight, 17, who said he saw shooting while baby sitting.
6/3/1968
Before entering annual meeting of Traders Group, company chairman Henry Dynes gets a carnation for his lapel from employee Dorothy Tustin. Dynes received prolonged applause from shareholders when he said: Be we Liberal, Conservative or NDP, we and our elected representatives must endorse one position - that of a united Canada. He advocated non-partisan committee to work toward unity.
Before entering annual meeting of Traders Group, company chairman Henry Dynes gets a carnation for his lapel from employee Dorothy Tustin. Dynes received prolonged applause from shareholders when he said: Be we Liberal, Conservative or NDP, we and our elected representatives must endorse one position - that of a united Canada. He advocated non-partisan committee to work toward unity.
4/21/1977
The Spanish. Most of metro's Spanish-speaking people are from Latin America. They arrived in the late 1960s and early 1970s, entering the country as v(...)
The Spanish. Most of metro's Spanish-speaking people are from Latin America. They arrived in the late 1960s and early 1970s, entering the country as v(...)
6/22/1972
On the beam: Laser Magic executives Alan Graf, left, Mark Lowman, centre, and Kevin McCarthy are taking technology's artistry into convention hall.
On the beam: Laser Magic executives Alan Graf, left, Mark Lowman, centre, and Kevin McCarthy are taking technology's artistry into convention hall.
7/11/1990