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Charanjeev Singh (18) breeds tropical birds.
Charanjeev Singh (18) breeds tropical birds.

Charanjeev Singh (18) breeds tropical birds.

Date10/28/1997
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133871F
What's up? A newly hatched cockatiel takes a look at the world as he stands on the hand of John Bennett, the birdman of Durham. The Uxbridge resident imports and breeds exotic birds and has a stock of 400 feathered friends ranging from finches to toucans.
What's up? A newly hatched cockatiel takes a look at the world as he stands on the hand of John Bennett, the birdman of Durham. The Uxbridge resident imports and breeds exotic birds and has a stock of 400 feathered friends ranging from finches to toucans.
6/15/1982
Good grooming's going to the dogs, Almost 100 breeds from all parts of Canada and half the Untied States are on display at the Canadian National Sport(...)
Good grooming's going to the dogs, Almost 100 breeds from all parts of Canada and half the Untied States are on display at the Canadian National Sport(...)
3/17/1974
Singing beauties: You have to raise you voice to be heard above the canaries in Joe Mager's barber shop, but Mager says the 18 birds are his greatest pleasure
Singing beauties: You have to raise you voice to be heard above the canaries in Joe Mager's barber shop, but Mager says the 18 birds are his greatest pleasure
5/14/1987
Neglect of the federal government to meet the lawful demands of the half-breeds of the Northwest
Neglect of the federal government to meet the lawful demands of the half-breeds of the Northwest
1885
German Shepherds, like many other breeds of dogs, are paying high price for popularity, experts warn
German Shepherds, like many other breeds of dogs, are paying high price for popularity, experts warn
12/15/1974
Uncle Frank Dawson tends to one of his injured wildfowl at his 3 3/4-acre conservation area on Elmcrest Rd. The 83-year-old bachelor has been patching up injured birds for as long as anyone can remember. With a small creek running through the back, his property has become a haven for hundreds of waterfowl. He has lived in the same house for over 50 years and has raised a varietyof birds. But Dawson can't recall when people started to bring birds to him, he said.
Uncle Frank Dawson tends to one of his injured wildfowl at his 3 3/4-acre conservation area on Elmcrest Rd. The 83-year-old bachelor has been patching up injured birds for as long as anyone can remember. With a small creek running through the back, his property has become a haven for hundreds of waterfowl. He has lived in the same house for over 50 years and has raised a varietyof birds. But Dawson can't recall when people started to bring birds to him, he said.
9/1/1978
A Sarnia pediatrician convicted of sexually assaulting nurses and patients' mothers over a 16-year period has been ordered not to practise medicine for six months. And Dr. Kunwar Singh, 49, will lose his licence for a minimum 18 months if he's convicted of a similar charge within the next four years, a disciplinary hearing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons has ruled. [Incomplete]
A Sarnia pediatrician convicted of sexually assaulting nurses and patients' mothers over a 16-year period has been ordered not to practise medicine for six months. And Dr. Kunwar Singh, 49, will lose his licence for a minimum 18 months if he's convicted of a similar charge within the next four years, a disciplinary hearing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons has ruled. [Incomplete]
11/27/1991
For the birds: Avid birdwatcher Bill Smith, 63, loves nothing more than to get away from people and close to the birds
For the birds: Avid birdwatcher Bill Smith, 63, loves nothing more than to get away from people and close to the birds
4/27/1982
Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
9/15/1976
A fine-feathered friend: Barred rock rooster -- an old English game cock -- is one of award-winning birds on Gerald Donnelly's Caledon farm.
A fine-feathered friend: Barred rock rooster -- an old English game cock -- is one of award-winning birds on Gerald Donnelly's Caledon farm.
4/15/1981
Rom Dr. Allan Baker - birds
Rom Dr. Allan Baker - birds
5/2/1979
Tacky Tubes: Don Hunter, left, and Simon Bull sell Buzz-off, a stickly but non-toxic substance that keeps birds from landing on statues and buildings
Tacky Tubes: Don Hunter, left, and Simon Bull sell Buzz-off, a stickly but non-toxic substance that keeps birds from landing on statues and buildings
4/11/1991