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Mel Lastman: North York mayor admits he's cranky because he's trying to give up famous cigars.
Mel Lastman: North York mayor admits he's cranky because he's trying to give up famous cigars.

Mel Lastman: North York mayor admits he's cranky because he's trying to give up famous cigars.

Date3/10/1983
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Will a Pacifier work on North York Mayor Mel Lastman who is trying to give up smoking? His secretary, Mara Roce, bought him one, which he promptly popped into his mouth
Will a Pacifier work on North York Mayor Mel Lastman who is trying to give up smoking? His secretary, Mara Roce, bought him one, which he promptly popped into his mouth
10/20/1977
No joke to Joe: Joe Macerollo admits the accordion is an un-hip instrument, but he's personally trying to bring it out of the closet and into the classical music halls
No joke to Joe: Joe Macerollo admits the accordion is an un-hip instrument, but he's personally trying to bring it out of the closet and into the classical music halls
6/17/1980
Mel and Belle: North York Mayor Mel Lastman shows granddaughter Brie that he's put his mark on new square.
Mel and Belle: North York Mayor Mel Lastman shows granddaughter Brie that he's put his mark on new square.
6/13/1989
Scott Venton, 2 1/2, wears a Mel Lastman button but he's still sceptical of the dougnut the North York mayor offered him last night as he kicked off his campaign as the Progressive Conservative candidate in Armordale
Scott Venton, 2 1/2, wears a Mel Lastman button but he's still sceptical of the dougnut the North York mayor offered him last night as he kicked off his campaign as the Progressive Conservative candidate in Armordale
9/4/1975
I don't talk about it, 26-year-old Pat Ciccone says of his job as driver-clerk to North York Mayor Mel Lastman. He drives Latsman 300 to 400 miles a week, and handles telephone complaints when he's not behind the wheel.
I don't talk about it, 26-year-old Pat Ciccone says of his job as driver-clerk to North York Mayor Mel Lastman. He drives Latsman 300 to 400 miles a week, and handles telephone complaints when he's not behind the wheel.
12/29/1975
He's got flat feet and gout but North York Mayor Mel Lastman might walk in Saturday's Miles for Millions marathon
He's got flat feet and gout but North York Mayor Mel Lastman might walk in Saturday's Miles for Millions marathon
4/29/1975
Big Jim Leeson parks his Cessna Skyplane, zips up his jacket and goes to pay a house call. By flying, Wiarton's Dr. Leeson figures he's beaten one of the biggest problems facing the progessive rural doctor today: Isolation from his colleagues and the big city medical centres. With his Cessna he can hop down to Toronto in an hour for a lecture. Still, he admits, a rural practice might not be every doctor's cup of tea, I'm a farm boy myself...I'm used to it, he says.
Big Jim Leeson parks his Cessna Skyplane, zips up his jacket and goes to pay a house call. By flying, Wiarton's Dr. Leeson figures he's beaten one of the biggest problems facing the progessive rural doctor today: Isolation from his colleagues and the big city medical centres. With his Cessna he can hop down to Toronto in an hour for a lecture. Still, he admits, a rural practice might not be every doctor's cup of tea, I'm a farm boy myself...I'm used to it, he says.
3/10/1970
Secretariat's groom, Eddie Sweat, has looked after Triple Crown winner 12 to 14 hours a day for two years and he's proud of his job, but he admits he (...)
Secretariat's groom, Eddie Sweat, has looked after Triple Crown winner 12 to 14 hours a day for two years and he's proud of his job, but he admits he (...)
10/22/1973
He's angry: Dave (Tiger) Williams admits he should be suspended but claims his target, Islander goalie Billy Smith, 'should get life' for his role in the same incident last Tuesday
He's angry: Dave (Tiger) Williams admits he should be suspended but claims his target, Islander goalie Billy Smith, 'should get life' for his role in the same incident last Tuesday
11/6/1979
Colorful Dan Casey, executive director of the Ontario Liberal party, gleefully admits he's packed a meeting or two himself, but it's his job to see it doesn't happen at Ontario meetings where voting delegates to the leadership convention will be chosen. It's a matter of conscience, he said, when picking Canada's PM.
Colorful Dan Casey, executive director of the Ontario Liberal party, gleefully admits he's packed a meeting or two himself, but it's his job to see it doesn't happen at Ontario meetings where voting delegates to the leadership convention will be chosen. It's a matter of conscience, he said, when picking Canada's PM.
1/22/1968
Co-leader: Ralph Landrum admits he's a little nervous being on the leader board in the Canadian Open, but he was gaining more confidence at the finish of spectacular round yesterday
Co-leader: Ralph Landrum admits he's a little nervous being on the leader board in the Canadian Open, but he was gaining more confidence at the finish of spectacular round yesterday
7/28/1983
James Ham: He's retiring as president after four years and admits the times aren't the best
James Ham: He's retiring as president after four years and admits the times aren't the best
1/15/1981