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Peter Peloquin at his fishing camp in paradise 38 miles from Sudbury
Peter Peloquin at his fishing camp in paradise 38 miles from Sudbury

Peter Peloquin at his fishing camp in paradise 38 miles from Sudbury

Date1/9/1975
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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_0131974F
Gertrude and Peter Peloquin have lived year-round for decades - and raised six daughters - in a cabin without hydro or telephone.
Gertrude and Peter Peloquin have lived year-round for decades - and raised six daughters - in a cabin without hydro or telephone.
1/9/1975
Overhead shot: Robert Stacey shows off posters of the Golden Horseshoe and the Ottawa area, made by his company from photos taken 705 kilometres (405 miles) up
Overhead shot: Robert Stacey shows off posters of the Golden Horseshoe and the Ottawa area, made by his company from photos taken 705 kilometres (405 miles) up
5/19/1988
Antonio Scopelliti: A gentle shepherd who came thousands of miles from his native Italy, only to find himself embroiled in a killing, was acquitted of murder when a jury believed that he was just defending himself
Antonio Scopelliti: A gentle shepherd who came thousands of miles from his native Italy, only to find himself embroiled in a killing, was acquitted of murder when a jury believed that he was just defending himself
4/10/1980
A dream come true for former Scarborough insurance man Frederick Carlisle is his three-hulled Caravel II. He bought it 5 years ago for $25,000 and has cruised more than 20,000 miles with his daughters Nora, 11 (left) and Mary, 13, (right) and his wife. During the five-year getaway on the world's oceans the girls managed to pick up six years' credits on their correspondence courses. The Carlisles are thinking of crossing the Atlantic Ocean a second time next year.
A dream come true for former Scarborough insurance man Frederick Carlisle is his three-hulled Caravel II. He bought it 5 years ago for $25,000 and has cruised more than 20,000 miles with his daughters Nora, 11 (left) and Mary, 13, (right) and his wife. During the five-year getaway on the world's oceans the girls managed to pick up six years' credits on their correspondence courses. The Carlisles are thinking of crossing the Atlantic Ocean a second time next year.
9/3/1970
Pedalling poet: David Seaman, a professor at a West Virginia college, says he found his poetic output greatly stimulated during his ride to Toronto, a distance of 1,330 kilometres (800 miles)
Pedalling poet: David Seaman, a professor at a West Virginia college, says he found his poetic output greatly stimulated during his ride to Toronto, a distance of 1,330 kilometres (800 miles)
8/6/1982
A 13-year-old boy without gloves or hat trudged 2 1/2 miles through slush and snow to his home last night after a Toronto Transit driver ordered him off a bus because he didn't have the 50-cent adult fare
A 13-year-old boy without gloves or hat trudged 2 1/2 miles through slush and snow to his home last night after a Toronto Transit driver ordered him off a bus because he didn't have the 50-cent adult fare
12/22/1977
A Romp with Abeydale the dog or a snowmobile ride offers more pleasure to Ron Caisley than the bright lights of distant Toronto. Caisley and his wife Susie built a log cabin home 50 miles north west of the sprawling metropolis. With the help of friends, they tppled 40 pine trees for the buildings.
A Romp with Abeydale the dog or a snowmobile ride offers more pleasure to Ron Caisley than the bright lights of distant Toronto. Caisley and his wife Susie built a log cabin home 50 miles north west of the sprawling metropolis. With the help of friends, they tppled 40 pine trees for the buildings.
2/26/1973
I don't talk about it, 26-year-old Pat Ciccone says of his job as driver-clerk to North York Mayor Mel Lastman. He drives Latsman 300 to 400 miles a week, and handles telephone complaints when he's not behind the wheel.
I don't talk about it, 26-year-old Pat Ciccone says of his job as driver-clerk to North York Mayor Mel Lastman. He drives Latsman 300 to 400 miles a week, and handles telephone complaints when he's not behind the wheel.
12/29/1975
Pollution pilot Desmond O'Halloran flies his twin-engine Cessna over thousands of miles of shipping lanes
Pollution pilot Desmond O'Halloran flies his twin-engine Cessna over thousands of miles of shipping lanes
5/23/1972
Taking a breather during his daily regimen of seven miles of jogging, adman Terry O'Malley points to famous slogan he created for Loblaws
Taking a breather during his daily regimen of seven miles of jogging, adman Terry O'Malley points to famous slogan he created for Loblaws
8/24/1977
Sole survivors of the Great Canadian Wagon Train, Jon Houghton, 21, and his sister, Barb, 23, attend to come chores after pulling into Peace River Country 17 months and 2,600 miles after setting out
Sole survivors of the Great Canadian Wagon Train, Jon Houghton, 21, and his sister, Barb, 23, attend to come chores after pulling into Peace River Country 17 months and 2,600 miles after setting out
8/17/1976
At 80, James McCrackan walks two to five miles a day and his granddaughter Janie Hodgson, 5, sometimes runs to meet him
At 80, James McCrackan walks two to five miles a day and his granddaughter Janie Hodgson, 5, sometimes runs to meet him
2/20/1973