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A taxing problem: Darren Rintoul, owner of an airport area parking lot, says a proposed government land tax will drive his company out of business.
A taxing problem: Darren Rintoul, owner of an airport area parking lot, says a proposed government land tax will drive his company out of business.

A taxing problem: Darren Rintoul, owner of an airport area parking lot, says a proposed government land tax will drive his company out of business.

Date9/28/1989
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New controversy: Michael Sifton, owner of the Buttonville Airport, says his family is no longer willing to fund operating losses while owners of neighboring land make millions developing offices
New controversy: Michael Sifton, owner of the Buttonville Airport, says his family is no longer willing to fund operating losses while owners of neighboring land make millions developing offices
10/17/1988
Running a railroad, even if it's government-owned, means behaving like a business. Jean Cormier, vice-president of public relations for Canadian National, says many people don't understand that. Cormier said that because of its government association, many people view the railway as inefficient, bureaucratic, wasteful. CN is out to change that, although it has many problems because it still is an Ottawa-operated and deficit-plagued entity.
Running a railroad, even if it's government-owned, means behaving like a business. Jean Cormier, vice-president of public relations for Canadian National, says many people don't understand that. Cormier said that because of its government association, many people view the railway as inefficient, bureaucratic, wasteful. CN is out to change that, although it has many problems because it still is an Ottawa-operated and deficit-plagued entity.
8/17/1976
Needs facelift: Joe Cimicata, owner of Imperial Home Hardward on Dufferin St., backs the call for a Business Improvement Area to clean up the street's image. Cimicata has just completed a major renovation of his store and says business has never been better.
Needs facelift: Joe Cimicata, owner of Imperial Home Hardward on Dufferin St., backs the call for a Business Improvement Area to clean up the street's image. Cimicata has just completed a major renovation of his store and says business has never been better.
10/28/1986
No.1?: Samuel Bresler, owner of Budget Car Rentals, says its a tough business. But his company is now considered Canada's biggest agency by some transport officials and carmakers.
No.1?: Samuel Bresler, owner of Budget Car Rentals, says its a tough business. But his company is now considered Canada's biggest agency by some transport officials and carmakers.
6/15/1983
Not enough: George Petrie, who spends about $5,200 a year for day care for his son Thomas, says the proposed $3,000 tax credit is inadequate
Not enough: George Petrie, who spends about $5,200 a year for day care for his son Thomas, says the proposed $3,000 tax credit is inadequate
3/30/1987
Chartered accountants George Ovens (left) and Don Beach discuss their book, Business and Securities Valuation. The 400-page textbook, for students and businessmen, was released yesterday. Most Canadians will never pay capital gains tax, says Ovens, and a lot of people are unnecessarily panicking.
Chartered accountants George Ovens (left) and Don Beach discuss their book, Business and Securities Valuation. The 400-page textbook, for students and businessmen, was released yesterday. Most Canadians will never pay capital gains tax, says Ovens, and a lot of people are unnecessarily panicking.
1/3/1972
Rich Loopholes: Law professor Neil Brooks says tax subsidies for business meals, lobbying and advertising cost the government billions in revenue each year.
Rich Loopholes: Law professor Neil Brooks says tax subsidies for business meals, lobbying and advertising cost the government billions in revenue each year.
3/13/1991
Harry Mitchell, the man in charge of Ontario's land purchases for the new airport city, says false rumors create the biggest problems.
Harry Mitchell, the man in charge of Ontario's land purchases for the new airport city, says false rumors create the biggest problems.
4/27/1972
David Braide, a vice-president of Canadian Industries Ltd. and likely next chairman of Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says governments are starting to follow suggestions of business world. He says the chamber can accomplish a lot working quietly with, rather than against, governments, and hearing their point of view.
David Braide, a vice-president of Canadian Industries Ltd. and likely next chairman of Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says governments are starting to follow suggestions of business world. He says the chamber can accomplish a lot working quietly with, rather than against, governments, and hearing their point of view.
8/31/1978
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
12/29/1977
Tougher stand wanted: Prostitutes bring a myriad of problems to the city, says David Cooper of the Downtown Business Council. He calls for greater police powers to maintain the health and vitality of our downtown area.
Tougher stand wanted: Prostitutes bring a myriad of problems to the city, says David Cooper of the Downtown Business Council. He calls for greater police powers to maintain the health and vitality of our downtown area.
10/16/1980
Sculptor Bill Lishman is trying to sell his 23-foot model of the lunar-lander Eagle to a museum, if he doesn't, he says he'll move his family into it when government expropriates land near Brougham for the proposed new airport
Sculptor Bill Lishman is trying to sell his 23-foot model of the lunar-lander Eagle to a museum, if he doesn't, he says he'll move his family into it when government expropriates land near Brougham for the proposed new airport
5/15/1973