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New prospects: A cold summer in 1982 and and even colder recession sent recretional boat sales into head winds they struggled to survive
New prospects: A cold summer in 1982 and and even colder recession sent recretional boat sales into head winds they struggled to survive

New prospects: A cold summer in 1982 and and even colder recession sent recretional boat sales into head winds they struggled to survive

Date1/6/1984
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Steelmakers' profits healthy. But Algoma boss sees grim 1982 prospects for industry
Steelmakers' profits healthy. But Algoma boss sees grim 1982 prospects for industry
2/12/1982
Launching his sailing season, Robert Beattie vigorously polishes the hull of his sailboat at Port Credit as he readies it for the water. In the Metro area, there'll be some boats out on Sunday, with light winds and a high of 60.
Launching his sailing season, Robert Beattie vigorously polishes the hull of his sailboat at Port Credit as he readies it for the water. In the Metro area, there'll be some boats out on Sunday, with light winds and a high of 60.
4/9/1971
Better than expected: Leonard Croft, president of Mattel Canada Inc., says video game and catridge sales this year will be much higher than the $200 million estimated for 1982.
Better than expected: Leonard Croft, president of Mattel Canada Inc., says video game and catridge sales this year will be much higher than the $200 million estimated for 1982.
1/17/1983
Biggest store: Though sales were flat chain-wide in 1982, Holt, Renfrew is planning to expand some smaller outlets so business can grow, says president Robert Herber (inset)
Biggest store: Though sales were flat chain-wide in 1982, Holt, Renfrew is planning to expand some smaller outlets so business can grow, says president Robert Herber (inset)
2/13/1983
Stuck in the mud: It's so bad on the construction site that even backhoes are getting stuck says Mendy Finkelstein of the home builders' sales and marketing council. Builders want Ottawa to extend the deadline on $3,000 grants for new homes because of the
Stuck in the mud: It's so bad on the construction site that even backhoes are getting stuck says Mendy Finkelstein of the home builders' sales and marketing council. Builders want Ottawa to extend the deadline on $3,000 grants for new homes because of the
4/11/1983
Car sales manager Henry Turbis fears bad economic news from the auto industry is scaring people away from buying cars - making the industry's health even worse
Car sales manager Henry Turbis fears bad economic news from the auto industry is scaring people away from buying cars - making the industry's health even worse
2/13/1970
We can't build enough boats: Despite sluggish sales by competitors, boat-builder George Oliver is selling everything he can produce and has turned down business he can't handle
We can't build enough boats: Despite sluggish sales by competitors, boat-builder George Oliver is selling everything he can produce and has turned down business he can't handle
7/4/1980
Marsha and Joel Cohen still live in the Markham home they bought during the 1982 recession and they have no plans to move. They took a chance and it paid off, allowing them to purchase factory space for their growing store-building business.
Marsha and Joel Cohen still live in the Markham home they bought during the 1982 recession and they have no plans to move. They took a chance and it paid off, allowing them to purchase factory space for their growing store-building business.
6/4/1990
Optimist: Stephen Reisler, head of In-Wear's new Canadian subsidiary, expects sales to double this year.
Optimist: Stephen Reisler, head of In-Wear's new Canadian subsidiary, expects sales to double this year.
11/2/1982
George post, acting chairman of Economic Council of Canada, left, chats with Empire Club president Peter Hermant on economic prospects prior to speech to club yesterday
George post, acting chairman of Economic Council of Canada, left, chats with Empire Club president Peter Hermant on economic prospects prior to speech to club yesterday
10/6/1977
Thomas Beard, I'm only getting older, I've lost a lot of time., Canada's steel industry is fast-disappearing, and so are Thomas Beard's prospects.
Thomas Beard, I'm only getting older, I've lost a lot of time., Canada's steel industry is fast-disappearing, and so are Thomas Beard's prospects.
11/19/1992
Travelling salesman: Credit cards haven't hurt the prospects for travellers' cheques, says Sir John Cuckney, chairman of the Thomas Cook group. He told Canadian bankers yesterday the company has major plans for Canada, the second-biggest market in the world.
Travelling salesman: Credit cards haven't hurt the prospects for travellers' cheques, says Sir John Cuckney, chairman of the Thomas Cook group. He told Canadian bankers yesterday the company has major plans for Canada, the second-biggest market in the world.
10/19/1981