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Gen Smith: United Parcel Service Canada president says he'll compete aggressively against Canada Post.
Gen Smith: United Parcel Service Canada president says he'll compete aggressively against Canada Post.

Gen Smith: United Parcel Service Canada president says he'll compete aggressively against Canada Post.

Date10/17/1980
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0134011F
Treasure of Whiterock Estates, Ronald Bluestein sits in his office in downtown Toronto explaining his company's real estate operations in Ontario. He is one of three principals in the firm which subdivides farm land, and then aggressively sells lots with the slogan Own a Piece of Canada. A team of Star investigators has disclosed that titles to many of the Whiterock Estates lots are faulty.
Treasure of Whiterock Estates, Ronald Bluestein sits in his office in downtown Toronto explaining his company's real estate operations in Ontario. He is one of three principals in the firm which subdivides farm land, and then aggressively sells lots with the slogan Own a Piece of Canada. A team of Star investigators has disclosed that titles to many of the Whiterock Estates lots are faulty.
9/10/1971
Manhole was home: Chris Conway and Ken Smart, parcel post drivers, peer into the manhole that was 54-year-old Svetomir Kusmanovich's home for three years
Manhole was home: Chris Conway and Ken Smart, parcel post drivers, peer into the manhole that was 54-year-old Svetomir Kusmanovich's home for three years
8/7/1969
When the chips are down: Potato chips manufacturer Peter Margie says high potato prices set by marketing boards, higher production costs and duties make it difficult for him to compete against the Americans
When the chips are down: Potato chips manufacturer Peter Margie says high potato prices set by marketing boards, higher production costs and duties make it difficult for him to compete against the Americans
11/1/1991
Fein: Head of independent Travel Professionals says his group got together to help members compete against big chains.
Fein: Head of independent Travel Professionals says his group got together to help members compete against big chains.
1/31/1984
Canada's biggest service in booming temporary-help field is Office Overload Ltd. Clare Copeland, president, is shown in Toronto headquarters, ringed by employees (left to right) Lois Young, Laura Smith, Debi Perkins, Gayle Farnes, Janice Chivers-Wilson and Helen Wood. In an ironic switch, Laura Smith came in to look for a temporary job and wound up with permanent job-working full-time for Office Overload.
Canada's biggest service in booming temporary-help field is Office Overload Ltd. Clare Copeland, president, is shown in Toronto headquarters, ringed by employees (left to right) Lois Young, Laura Smith, Debi Perkins, Gayle Farnes, Janice Chivers-Wilson and Helen Wood. In an ironic switch, Laura Smith came in to look for a temporary job and wound up with permanent job-working full-time for Office Overload.
5/10/1976
Drunk at time: An appeal court has overturned a judgment against a resort where Bill Crocker was crippled during an inner tube race more than five years ago. Crocker says he'll appeal.
Drunk at time: An appeal court has overturned a judgment against a resort where Bill Crocker was crippled during an inner tube race more than five years ago. Crocker says he'll appeal.
6/27/1985
Touchy issue: George Fleschmann, president of the Grocery Products Manufacturers of Canada, says his lobby group has maintained relentless pressure against a proposal to help troubled Western grain farmers by jacking up the price of wheat. He says the pla
Touchy issue: George Fleschmann, president of the Grocery Products Manufacturers of Canada, says his lobby group has maintained relentless pressure against a proposal to help troubled Western grain farmers by jacking up the price of wheat. He says the pla
9/11/1986
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
10/5/1977
Pyrmid plan president Hank Jacomb, left, says he'll have a talk with zealous colleague who may have used high-pressure techiniques in attempting to recruit investors
Pyrmid plan president Hank Jacomb, left, says he'll have a talk with zealous colleague who may have used high-pressure techiniques in attempting to recruit investors
8/23/1970
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
10/23/1986
Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains
Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains
1/11/1978
Lou Smith and a Whatzit? What ever it is, he'll sell it
Lou Smith and a Whatzit? What ever it is, he'll sell it
2/16/1972