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Billie was in five foster homes. Now he has his own room.
Billie was in five foster homes. Now he has his own room.

Billie was in five foster homes. Now he has his own room.

Date7/20/1972
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134929F
Ken Challis (left) of Mississauga and his wife, Lee, are reunited with his brother, Ernie, who didn't even know Ken existed. Ken, who grew up in foster homes, knew he bad a brother and sister but didn't know where they were. A chance conversation in the town offices enabled him to meet his sister-in-law.
Ken Challis (left) of Mississauga and his wife, Lee, are reunited with his brother, Ernie, who didn't even know Ken existed. Ken, who grew up in foster homes, knew he bad a brother and sister but didn't know where they were. A chance conversation in the town offices enabled him to meet his sister-in-law.
12/6/1973
Israeli-Born faith healer Benny Hinn, 24, began holding meeting in Toronto homes about two years ago and now heads his own incorporated association.
Israeli-Born faith healer Benny Hinn, 24, began holding meeting in Toronto homes about two years ago and now heads his own incorporated association.
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Construction King: Mark Lawee, 15, knows how to use the chain saw he The tennager, who enters Grade 9 next month, operates his own contracting and has had up to five adults working for him, He's saving for a used truck
Construction King: Mark Lawee, 15, knows how to use the chain saw he The tennager, who enters Grade 9 next month, operates his own contracting and has had up to five adults working for him, He's saving for a used truck
8/4/1983
Same home: Though he has sold thousands of new homes during the past 30 years, Mike Rogow and his wife Anita still live in the same Don Mills bungalow they bought in 1957
Same home: Though he has sold thousands of new homes during the past 30 years, Mike Rogow and his wife Anita still live in the same Don Mills bungalow they bought in 1957
1/28/1985
Dream home: Although Gene Colman loves his Balmoral home, behind him, he wishes he had waited three years to buy it. Some homes now built in his luxury subdivision sell for much less than the 1988 list price.
Dream home: Although Gene Colman loves his Balmoral home, behind him, he wishes he had waited three years to buy it. Some homes now built in his luxury subdivision sell for much less than the 1988 list price.
4/2/1992
End of the line? Herbert Thompson, who quit a General Motors assembly line to build his own business selling motor homes, fears he might have to close down
End of the line? Herbert Thompson, who quit a General Motors assembly line to build his own business selling motor homes, fears he might have to close down
12/10/1980
Mr. and Mrs. George Jordon are shown with their five handsome children in the living-room of their Scarborough home. Seen, from left, are, George, 15, Christine, 18, Barbara, 11, Jordon, John, 20, Mrs. Jordon, and David, 17, sitting on table. Family, proud of its Polish heritage, has a Polish Room in home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Jordon are shown with their five handsome children in the living-room of their Scarborough home. Seen, from left, are, George, 15, Christine, 18, Barbara, 11, Jordon, John, 20, Mrs. Jordon, and David, 17, sitting on table. Family, proud of its Polish heritage, has a Polish Room in home.
6/27/1972
Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
11/18/1986
Doctor Design: Michael Blythin, former head designer at the ROM, set up his own company to do everything from building home additions to designing Victorian homes.
Doctor Design: Michael Blythin, former head designer at the ROM, set up his own company to do everything from building home additions to designing Victorian homes.
1/13/1985
Millionaire at 30, Lorne Leibel set up his own company, Canada Homes, three years ago, building low-cost, high-volume housing
Millionaire at 30, Lorne Leibel set up his own company, Canada Homes, three years ago, building low-cost, high-volume housing
8/27/1980
Homes have roots, too: Clerk Andrew Johnson has turned his passion for architecture into a part-time career
Homes have roots, too: Clerk Andrew Johnson has turned his passion for architecture into a part-time career
1/3/1980
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
8/1/1973