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The big squeeze: Graham Savage, of Rogers Cablesystems, above, says the cable industry averages only 30 cents a month profit for every customer and a 3
The big squeeze: Graham Savage, of Rogers Cablesystems, above, says the cable industry averages only 30 cents a month profit for every customer and a 3

The big squeeze: Graham Savage, of Rogers Cablesystems, above, says the cable industry averages only 30 cents a month profit for every customer and a 3

Date6/29/1984
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0133350F
President Peter Dover holds beer can-lighter produced by his Junior Achievement company. Behind him are Jennifer Phillips, the firm's secretary, and David Leggat. The lighters sell for $3.50, including 70 cents profit.
President Peter Dover holds beer can-lighter produced by his Junior Achievement company. Behind him are Jennifer Phillips, the firm's secretary, and David Leggat. The lighters sell for $3.50, including 70 cents profit.
Goode, Jeff
1/23/1974
Under two bits: You can get a tax-free peanut-butter-on-soda-cracker special for 20 cents at Fran's Restaurants - one way owner Fran Deck is protesting move to tax meals over 25 cents.
Under two bits: You can get a tax-free peanut-butter-on-soda-cracker special for 20 cents at Fran's Restaurants - one way owner Fran Deck is protesting move to tax meals over 25 cents.
Beaty, Keith
6/9/1982
It was 20 cents a pint when retiring bartender Jimmy Robertson, 71, first started slinging beer at the Winchester Hotel 43 years ago, and its now 70 cents
It was 20 cents a pint when retiring bartender Jimmy Robertson, 71, first started slinging beer at the Winchester Hotel 43 years ago, and its now 70 cents
Slaughter, Mike
7/11/1977
The old 25-cent ticket John Mahoney is holding outside the Osgoode subway station should still pay for a ride, without the extra 10 cents, he says, and he's suing the TTC to get back the dime he had to pay Monday morning
The old 25-cent ticket John Mahoney is holding outside the Osgoode subway station should still pay for a ride, without the extra 10 cents, he says, and he's suing the TTC to get back the dime he had to pay Monday morning
Lennon, Frank
4/9/1975
Yes Says John Graham, cable television executive, The Canadian television viewer continues to be a victim of the Canadian Radio Television Commission's policy of requiring football blackouts on cable television and over-the-air televison stations
Yes Says John Graham, cable television executive, The Canadian television viewer continues to be a victim of the Canadian Radio Television Commission's policy of requiring football blackouts on cable television and over-the-air televison stations
Bock, Tony
8/25/1978
Paul Aunger: His consumer magazine - Common Cents - folded earlier this year after seven issues.
Paul Aunger: His consumer magazine - Common Cents - folded earlier this year after seven issues.
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
4/23/1981
Owed $50,000: Printer Bill Silvera: Drabinsky promised that if we took 50 cents on the dollar he'd guarantee printing work for the next festival
Owed $50,000: Printer Bill Silvera: Drabinsky promised that if we took 50 cents on the dollar he'd guarantee printing work for the next festival
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
8/13/1982
Westminister international partners Terry Shane, left, and Leonard Fagen earn between 3 and 50 cents on each mailing, and will send out 30 million pieces of direct mail this year
Westminister international partners Terry Shane, left, and Leonard Fagen earn between 3 and 50 cents on each mailing, and will send out 30 million pieces of direct mail this year
Power, Peter
10/4/1990
Beyond dollars and cents: French-speaking Quebecers view Ontario's attitude toward them as one of misunderstanding coupled with crass commercialism, says Quebec Chamber of Commerce vice-president Roger Phillips
Beyond dollars and cents: French-speaking Quebecers view Ontario's attitude toward them as one of misunderstanding coupled with crass commercialism, says Quebec Chamber of Commerce vice-president Roger Phillips
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
3/25/1980
Andy McGee: Retired doctor shows off 42-year-old cheque for 89 cents.
Andy McGee: Retired doctor shows off 42-year-old cheque for 89 cents.
Eglinton, Rick
4/2/1987
Blow to small business: E.V. (Bud) Drury, of Genstar Stone Products Inc., in one of his firm's quarries, says the proposed annual fee of 6 cents per tonne will be particularly tough on the small businessman.
Blow to small business: E.V. (Bud) Drury, of Genstar Stone Products Inc., in one of his firm's quarries, says the proposed annual fee of 6 cents per tonne will be particularly tough on the small businessman.
Beaty, Keith
4/15/1982
Two items Jack Himself Cohen won't sell are tiny china plates bearing picture of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill he paid 50 cents for 25years ago.
Two items Jack Himself Cohen won't sell are tiny china plates bearing picture of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill he paid 50 cents for 25years ago.
Teskey, Frank
6/13/1972