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On the hunt: Rico Tisi takes a break from posting lost-dog signs to talk to fellow dog owner Karin McPherson, right, and Ingrid Noth
On the hunt: Rico Tisi takes a break from posting lost-dog signs to talk to fellow dog owner Karin McPherson, right, and Ingrid Noth

On the hunt: Rico Tisi takes a break from posting lost-dog signs to talk to fellow dog owner Karin McPherson, right, and Ingrid Noth

Date8/19/1985
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134891F
Constant companion: Heidi, a short-haired pointer, is one of the four dogs veterinarian Alan Secord takes everywhere with him, even to the office
Constant companion: Heidi, a short-haired pointer, is one of the four dogs veterinarian Alan Secord takes everywhere with him, even to the office
4/30/1986
Soft words. Liberal candidate Philip Gigantes (right) has lost his voice but not his chutzpah - he's out mainstreeting along the Danforth in Broadview-Greewood riding, and carrying a sign to let people like John Bovetas know he can only talk softly.
Soft words. Liberal candidate Philip Gigantes (right) has lost his voice but not his chutzpah - he's out mainstreeting along the Danforth in Broadview-Greewood riding, and carrying a sign to let people like John Bovetas know he can only talk softly.
1/25/1980
Hunt takes the cake: Organizer Domenic Commisso, right, and restaurant manager Antonto Stranges show off the cake made for the Hunder's Party, staged by the Mississauga Italian Canadian Association at La Mirage Banquet Hall to raise money for the association and the Lung Association of Peel.
Hunt takes the cake: Organizer Domenic Commisso, right, and restaurant manager Antonto Stranges show off the cake made for the Hunder's Party, staged by the Mississauga Italian Canadian Association at La Mirage Banquet Hall to raise money for the association and the Lung Association of Peel.
12/5/1991
Pooch takes a puff .. then 'Drops Dead'. Athena, the smoking dog, takes a puff from a cigarette lit by her owner Peter Nicholson. Next step in the act(...)
Pooch takes a puff .. then 'Drops Dead'. Athena, the smoking dog, takes a puff from a cigarette lit by her owner Peter Nicholson. Next step in the act(...)
4/2/1970
Richard Stuart. Yo-yo syndrome. Assume that like most of us these days you're struggling to stick to the sensible diet. Still you can't seem to resist snacking on a hot dog smothered with onions, relish and mustard at a baseball game or a rock conert. How do you break your automatic habit pattern? That question was put to Dr. Richard B. Stuart, psychological director of the 600,000 members of Weight Watchers International. He was in Toronto recently to promote his new Book of the Month Club bestseller, Act Thin, Stay Thin (George J. McLeod, $11.50).
Richard Stuart. Yo-yo syndrome. Assume that like most of us these days you're struggling to stick to the sensible diet. Still you can't seem to resist snacking on a hot dog smothered with onions, relish and mustard at a baseball game or a rock conert. How do you break your automatic habit pattern? That question was put to Dr. Richard B. Stuart, psychological director of the 600,000 members of Weight Watchers International. He was in Toronto recently to promote his new Book of the Month Club bestseller, Act Thin, Stay Thin (George J. McLeod, $11.50).
8/29/1978
Sign of times: Cyclist Tomasz Banaszak, 5, takes a break among signs urging voters to turn down a plebisicite that could make the west end wet for the first time since 1904
Sign of times: Cyclist Tomasz Banaszak, 5, takes a break among signs urging voters to turn down a plebisicite that could make the west end wet for the first time since 1904
11/2/1988
Lost their home: Kenneth McLeod and his dog Blackie visit the Munro St
Lost their home: Kenneth McLeod and his dog Blackie visit the Munro St
5/9/1984
A stray pup finds sanctuary in the arms of Alan McGinn, founder of a new organization for animal-lovers to provide refuge for lost dogs and cats that might otherwise be used for medical research
A stray pup finds sanctuary in the arms of Alan McGinn, founder of a new organization for animal-lovers to provide refuge for lost dogs and cats that might otherwise be used for medical research
3/23/1971
Old friends: Dan MacDonald, president of animal welfare group, is himself owner of two dogs, 17-year-old Whiskers and 13-year old Duchess
Old friends: Dan MacDonald, president of animal welfare group, is himself owner of two dogs, 17-year-old Whiskers and 13-year old Duchess
2/11/1982
Vindicated pet: Slightly overweight Portia, with owners Frances and Dave Dvorchik yesterday, will be able to stay in the Dvorchiks' condo after a judge tossed out a 25-pound limit for residents' dogs.
Vindicated pet: Slightly overweight Portia, with owners Frances and Dave Dvorchik yesterday, will be able to stay in the Dvorchiks' condo after a judge tossed out a 25-pound limit for residents' dogs.
6/5/1992
Clean sweep: George Moffat, president of Halo Enterprises, holds the kit his company is retailing for dog owners to help them clean up after their pets
Clean sweep: George Moffat, president of Halo Enterprises, holds the kit his company is retailing for dog owners to help them clean up after their pets
6/24/1985
Cuddly canine: John McLean, owner of Melodies, checks out a stuffed dog in his Adelaide St. E. gift shop which also incorporates a restaurant.
Cuddly canine: John McLean, owner of Melodies, checks out a stuffed dog in his Adelaide St. E. gift shop which also incorporates a restaurant.
2/26/1980