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The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North Y(...)
The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North Y(...)

The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North Y(...)

Date6/11/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North York Alderman Esther Shiner, head of the Go Spadina group that wants the expressway completed. She asked t
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0042360F
      Turning his back on confrontations with liberal opponents of his government's decision to halt the Spadina Expressway, Ontario Premier William Davis s(...)
      Turning his back on confrontations with liberal opponents of his government's decision to halt the Spadina Expressway, Ontario Premier William Davis s(...)
      Bull, Ron
      10/3/1971
      Davis flowers in cancer drive. Helping to kick off Canadian Cancer Society's campaign in Metro. Premier William Davis raised $149 in just 45 minutes y(...)
      Davis flowers in cancer drive. Helping to kick off Canadian Cancer Society's campaign in Metro. Premier William Davis raised $149 in just 45 minutes y(...)
      Davis, William G.
      4/6/1978
      Trying to stave off losses that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Premier William Davis sped through four central Ontario ridings yesterday(...)
      Trying to stave off losses that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Premier William Davis sped through four central Ontario ridings yesterday(...)
      Davis, Kathleen
      9/17/1975
      Fond farewell: Just a short two weeks ago Premier William Davis was feted at the Progressive Conservative leadership convention for his years of service to the party and the province
      Fond farewell: Just a short two weeks ago Premier William Davis was feted at the Progressive Conservative leadership convention for his years of service to the party and the province
      Darrell, Dick
      1/24/1985
      Statement in the Legislature by the Honourable William Davis, Prime Minister of Ontario, on the Future of the Spadina Expressway
      Statement in the Legislature by the Honourable William Davis, Prime Minister of Ontario, on the Future of the Spadina Expressway
      Davis, William G.
      6/3/1971
      Campaigning in staunch Conservative territory in Mississauga and Halton Region yesterday, Premier William Davis stopped for an ice cream bar. A young (...)
      Campaigning in staunch Conservative territory in Mississauga and Halton Region yesterday, Premier William Davis stopped for an ice cream bar. A young (...)
      Davis, William G.
      8/19/1975
      Provincial treasurer John White (left) and Premier William Davis walk to a meeting of Conservative MPPs today shortly before Davis announced that the (...)
      Provincial treasurer John White (left) and Premier William Davis walk to a meeting of Conservative MPPs today shortly before Davis announced that the (...)
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      4/24/1973
      Comparing notes: Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Ontario premier William Davis chat before Jewish Community Centre dinner honoring Davis as sportsman of year
      Comparing notes: Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Ontario premier William Davis chat before Jewish Community Centre dinner honoring Davis as sportsman of year
      Davis, William G.
      6/23/1987
      Wives meet: Premier Frank Miller's wife, Ann, left, talks with Kathleen Davis, the wife of former premier William Davis, at Queen's Park ceremonies yesterday as Miller's cabinet was sworn in
      Wives meet: Premier Frank Miller's wife, Ann, left, talks with Kathleen Davis, the wife of former premier William Davis, at Queen's Park ceremonies yesterday as Miller's cabinet was sworn in
      Goode, Jeff
      2/8/1985
      Slumbering Lion awakes. Ontario Premier William Davis took part in the ceremonial dotting of the Lion's eyes last night at the Chinese New Year's Danc(...)
      Slumbering Lion awakes. Ontario Premier William Davis took part in the ceremonial dotting of the Lion's eyes last night at the Chinese New Year's Danc(...)
      Darrell, Dick
      2/16/1980
      Premier William Davis wants to extend the Conservative record of 28 years in power
      Premier William Davis wants to extend the Conservative record of 28 years in power
      Davis, William G.
      9/13/1971
      There is little doubt in Conservative circles that Premier William Davis intends to remain at helm of the party for at least an additional couple of years
      There is little doubt in Conservative circles that Premier William Davis intends to remain at helm of the party for at least an additional couple of years
      Davis, William G.
      7/3/1978