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Innovator of Information Please, a new telephone information service, is Rick Nadon
Innovator of Information Please, a new telephone information service, is Rick Nadon

Innovator of Information Please, a new telephone information service, is Rick Nadon

Date4/23/1974
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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_0131414F
Electronic Pages: Victor Garcia filled his mainframe computer with information about businesses from Metro area Yellow Pages. His operators use the information to telll callers about goods and services near their homes.
Electronic Pages: Victor Garcia filled his mainframe computer with information about businesses from Metro area Yellow Pages. His operators use the information to telll callers about goods and services near their homes.
11/17/1986
Any sport: Leon Dadoun's new on-line service provides information on almost any activity by dialing the ALEX system in the Metro area.
Any sport: Leon Dadoun's new on-line service provides information on almost any activity by dialing the ALEX system in the Metro area.
4/26/1991
Innovator: Toronto urologist Dr. Mel Sutton worked painstakingly for three years to perfect the microscoop he displays here. The delicate surgical tool offers new hope to men who've been sterilized by vasectomy operations, but now want families, by taking the uncertainly out of the reversal operation and making it an easier task for surgeons.
Innovator: Toronto urologist Dr. Mel Sutton worked painstakingly for three years to perfect the microscoop he displays here. The delicate surgical tool offers new hope to men who've been sterilized by vasectomy operations, but now want families, by taking the uncertainly out of the reversal operation and making it an easier task for surgeons.
9/12/1981
Colin cripps, head of Charter Flight information service, stands at the Toronto airport wher he's helpd many people on charter flights, because govrnment are overlooking abuse of regulations.
Colin cripps, head of Charter Flight information service, stands at the Toronto airport wher he's helpd many people on charter flights, because govrnment are overlooking abuse of regulations.
7/14/1971
Solving consumer complaints concerning the computer is James Finch's newest job. He's toronto's first computer ombudsman and will head a service organized by Canadian Information Processing Society and the Consumer Association of Canada. Here he handles a
Solving consumer complaints concerning the computer is James Finch's newest job. He's toronto's first computer ombudsman and will head a service organized by Canadian Information Processing Society and the Consumer Association of Canada. Here he handles a
2/15/1977
Bob Gibson: President of Micromedia Ltd. says his firm can offer personal service to small businesses seeking information.
Bob Gibson: President of Micromedia Ltd. says his firm can offer personal service to small businesses seeking information.
10/1/1985
Finding trends: As a climatologist, David Phillips works with charts and computerized information at Environment Canada's Atmospheric Service here in Metro
Finding trends: As a climatologist, David Phillips works with charts and computerized information at Environment Canada's Atmospheric Service here in Metro
12/12/1988
Producing pellets: Kevin Maynard, grandson of the innovator Cecil Maynard, is today's president of the Schomberg Alfalfa Mill shown in background
Producing pellets: Kevin Maynard, grandson of the innovator Cecil Maynard, is today's president of the Schomberg Alfalfa Mill shown in background
6/23/1982
'We are in an era of information and how you access the information quickly and efficiently is changing every day
'We are in an era of information and how you access the information quickly and efficiently is changing every day
11/5/1992
Edwin Storey: The president of Canagrex, the new federal export agency for agricultural products, says he wants ideas and information from businesses to help him sell more non-grain food aboard
Edwin Storey: The president of Canagrex, the new federal export agency for agricultural products, says he wants ideas and information from businesses to help him sell more non-grain food aboard
1/31/1984
Wider, please: Dr. Seymour Tobe checks out the mouth of his patient, a Doberman named Vinny, who needs a brace to correct an out-of-place tooth. The veterinary dentist says although many vets will clean animals' teeth, he's the only one in Metro performing a full range of dental services, including braces, fillings and extractions.
Wider, please: Dr. Seymour Tobe checks out the mouth of his patient, a Doberman named Vinny, who needs a brace to correct an out-of-place tooth. The veterinary dentist says although many vets will clean animals' teeth, he's the only one in Metro performing a full range of dental services, including braces, fillings and extractions.
4/16/1985
Safe ride: Dave Chamberlain takes bookings for his Keys Please service that will drive you home safely after the party - and your car goes home too.
Safe ride: Dave Chamberlain takes bookings for his Keys Please service that will drive you home safely after the party - and your car goes home too.
12/9/1983