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Money and people: Bay St. - the economic heart. Above, Toronto's Johnny Lombardi broadcasts in 32 languages.
Money and people: Bay St. - the economic heart. Above, Toronto's Johnny Lombardi broadcasts in 32 languages.

Money and people: Bay St. - the economic heart. Above, Toronto's Johnny Lombardi broadcasts in 32 languages.

Date1/12/1982
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0063663F
Founding Father of the annual International picnic on Toronto Island - it's on this weekend - is Johnny Lombardi (seated, left), resident of radio CHIN, the multi-cultural station that broadcasts in 33 languages
Founding Father of the annual International picnic on Toronto Island - it's on this weekend - is Johnny Lombardi (seated, left), resident of radio CHIN, the multi-cultural station that broadcasts in 33 languages
7/4/1974
The man who knows everything about baseball and never stops talking about it, Tony Kubek will earn about $500,000 this year on Blue Jays' TV broadcasts
The man who knows everything about baseball and never stops talking about it, Tony Kubek will earn about $500,000 this year on Blue Jays' TV broadcasts
6/17/1984
In B.C.: Crossroads Christian Communications Inc., which broadcasts the TV program 100 Huntley Street hosted by minister David Mainse - will be the only Expo 86 religious exhibit.
In B.C.: Crossroads Christian Communications Inc., which broadcasts the TV program 100 Huntley Street hosted by minister David Mainse - will be the only Expo 86 religious exhibit.
8/17/1983
Thalia Assuras broadcasts a new, sophisticated image
Thalia Assuras broadcasts a new, sophisticated image
2/3/1989
Image shows a President surrounded by a crowd of people in the streets.
Warm welcome: Italian President Francesco Cossiga wades into crowds of well-wishes who mobbed him as he strolled along St. Clair Ave. W. yesterday, shaking hands and pinching children's cheeks. People who lines the sidewalks in the wind and drizzling rain waved Italian and Canadian flags and shouted greetings in both languages as they gave him a warm welcome to Metro.
6/12/1986
In original brick-red cloth cover, with embellished decorations and with gold lettering for the ...
The Peoples and Languages of the World
1894
Picture of people seated at library tables studying. 
Toronto Reference Library; there are books in 70 languages available for circulation and reference in the Languages Centre
1977
La Via Sophia: More rapturous fans crowded around Sophia Loren today as the Italian actress unveiled a plaque on the wall of Johnny Lombardi's radio station CHIN on College St
La Via Sophia: More rapturous fans crowded around Sophia Loren today as the Italian actress unveiled a plaque on the wall of Johnny Lombardi's radio station CHIN on College St
10/29/1979
Johnny Lombardi, centre, and son Lenny greet Jean Chretien at Lombardi's radio station today before an on-air interview
Johnny Lombardi, centre, and son Lenny greet Jean Chretien at Lombardi's radio station today before an on-air interview
4/4/1990
Give it an 'udder' try, Johnny! One of Metro's best-known Italians, CHIN Radio's Johnny Lombardi, tried his hand in a milking contest at the Woodbridge Fall Fair yesterday
Give it an 'udder' try, Johnny! One of Metro's best-known Italians, CHIN Radio's Johnny Lombardi, tried his hand in a milking contest at the Woodbridge Fall Fair yesterday
10/8/1983
Give it an 'udder' try, Johnny! One of Metro's best-known Italians, CHIN Radio's Johnny Lombardi, tried his hand in a milking contest at the Woodbridge Fall FAir yesterday
Give it an 'udder' try, Johnny! One of Metro's best-known Italians, CHIN Radio's Johnny Lombardi, tried his hand in a milking contest at the Woodbridge Fall FAir yesterday
10/8/1983
Johnny Lombardi may not be able to get radio towers on Toronto Islands for his CHIN station, but he can get thousands of Metro citizens there for his annual picnics
Johnny Lombardi may not be able to get radio towers on Toronto Islands for his CHIN station, but he can get thousands of Metro citizens there for his annual picnics
7/5/1972