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Pushing southward into heart of Metro, despite protests by many residents along its proposed route, the Spadina Expressway has now been completed as f(...)
Pushing southward into heart of Metro, despite protests by many residents along its proposed route, the Spadina Expressway has now been completed as f(...)

Pushing southward into heart of Metro, despite protests by many residents along its proposed route, the Spadina Expressway has now been completed as f(...)

Date4/14/1969
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  • Pushing southward into heart of Metro; despite protests by many residents along its proposed route; the Spadina Expressway has now been completed as far as lawrence ave. W.; The route for the next 1 1/2 miles south to Eglinton Ave. is under construction; with the overpasses up to Viewmount Ave. completed.
  • Pushing southward into heart of Metro, despite protests by many residents along its proposed route, the Spadina Expressway has now been completed as f(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Pushing southward into heart of Metro; despite protests by many residents along its proposed route; the Spadina Expressway has now been completed as far as lawrence ave. W.; The route for the next 1 1/2 miles south to Eglinton Ave. is under construction; with the overpasses up to Viewmount Ave. completed.
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      Protest begins: Stephen Magwood, president of the High Park Homeowners and Residents Association, cuts a ribbon to signal the start of protests outside Exodus Link, a new counselling centre for paroled federal prisoners
      Protest begins: Stephen Magwood, president of the High Park Homeowners and Residents Association, cuts a ribbon to signal the start of protests outside Exodus Link, a new counselling centre for paroled federal prisoners
      Dunlop, Alan
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      Bleak future: Halton Hills Council has voted against restoration of historic Acton Town Hall, despite loud protests from Acton community
      Bleak future: Halton Hills Council has voted against restoration of historic Acton Town Hall, despite loud protests from Acton community
      Bock, Tony
      12/21/1981
      It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
      It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      11/12/1971
      The new school has been taken right into the hearts of Ajax residents
      The new school has been taken right into the hearts of Ajax residents
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      10/31/1942
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      Friend of Spadina: Allan Schwam, 54, a lifelong resident of the Kensington area and a veteran of the 1970s campaign to stop the Spadina expressway, stands on the site of a new battle - the proposed $50 million Spadina rail line
      Mahler, John
      10/31/1986
      New boss: Odoardo Di Santo, left, promises human face on Workers' Compensation Board, which has been a target of injured workers' protests
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      Di Santo, Odoardo
      4/19/1991
      Fired from Ontario College of Art, instructors Eric Freifeld (left) and Aba Bayefsky say they were dismissed for supporting protests by students over curriculum changes. John Bowman (right), a student, has been suspended.
      Fired from Ontario College of Art, instructors Eric Freifeld (left) and Aba Bayefsky say they were dismissed for supporting protests by students over curriculum changes. John Bowman (right), a student, has been suspended.
      Griffin, Doug
      2/22/1968
      Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Moneith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching. Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.
      Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Moneith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching. Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.
      Mahler, John
      1/7/1976
      Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Mon eith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.[Incomplete]
      Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Mon eith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.[Incomplete]
      Mahler, John
      1/7/1976
      Parting gift: Retiring postman Bob Cooper holds a miniature mailbox filled with money given to him by residents on his route in the Keele St. Eglinton Ave. area on the weekend. About 75 neighbors turned out for the retirement party for Cooper, who has a delivered their mail for 32 years.
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      Bull, Ron
      4/11/1987
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      11/19/1991
      Despite protests like last week's blockade, trucking is subsidized
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      Spremo, Boris
      5/15/1991