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The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto
The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto

The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto

Date11/1/1988
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  • The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto.
  • The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto
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Original Toronto Star caption: The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto.
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      No-Frills writer George Jonas abandons luxury when he writes - and uses only a typewriter, a chair and a box as he puts the finishing touches to his new play, Pushkin, opener for Theatre Plus
      No-Frills writer George Jonas abandons luxury when he writes - and uses only a typewriter, a chair and a box as he puts the finishing touches to his new play, Pushkin, opener for Theatre Plus
      Bull, Ron
      5/23/1978
      Veterinarian Dr. Stephen Penzvalto, 65, rides his hog on his rounds in Muskola. And he uses the motorcycle in his leisure time, too. He's had one accident in 51 years of riding - a motorcycle fell over on him.
      Veterinarian Dr. Stephen Penzvalto, 65, rides his hog on his rounds in Muskola. And he uses the motorcycle in his leisure time, too. He's had one accident in 51 years of riding - a motorcycle fell over on him.
      Brennan, Pat
      5/30/1977
      It's cold: Jays' manager Bobby Mattick wears two jackets to keep warm at last night's game against Orioles
      It's cold: Jays' manager Bobby Mattick wears two jackets to keep warm at last night's game against Orioles
      Darrell, Dick
      5/12/1981
      Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
      Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
      Brennan, Pat
      3/10/1989
      Writer George Jonas, who will be reading from his work at Mosaic One, a program of poetry and music at the China Court Mall March 16, scored 13 out of 15 our quiz
      Writer George Jonas, who will be reading from his work at Mosaic One, a program of poetry and music at the China Court Mall March 16, scored 13 out of 15 our quiz
      Darrell, Dick
      2/25/1981
      Psychedelic: Q 107 music director Andy Frost wears one of his favorite things, a Carbonell zigzag print jacket and a bolo tie with plain shirt and trousers
      Psychedelic: Q 107 music director Andy Frost wears one of his favorite things, a Carbonell zigzag print jacket and a bolo tie with plain shirt and trousers
      Beaty, Keith
      7/21/1987
      Black magic: National Ballet of Canada dancer Alexander Antonijevic above, wears a black leather motorcycle jacket
      Black magic: National Ballet of Canada dancer Alexander Antonijevic above, wears a black leather motorcycle jacket
      Antonijevic, Aleksandar
      1/13/1992
      Criminal lawyer David Humphrey rides one of his two motorcycles from his home in Etobicoke to his office downtown and to court, the other he uses for (...)
      Criminal lawyer David Humphrey rides one of his two motorcycles from his home in Etobicoke to his office downtown and to court, the other he uses for (...)
      Humphrey, David
      6/24/1973
      Young girls strolling on street, They wear loose fitted jackets over mini and pants
      Young girls strolling on street, They wear loose fitted jackets over mini and pants
      Lennon, Frank
      11/8/1972
      In 1969, Sylvia Mugford played with her son, Jonas, after a 17-month court battle to get him away from the family that adopted him. Now Jonas, who is (...)
      In 1969, Sylvia Mugford played with her son, Jonas, after a 17-month court battle to get him away from the family that adopted him. Now Jonas, who is (...)
      Griffin, Doug
      12/10/1969
      Young achievers: George Dennie (left) and Kim Jonas were among black students honored by Oakwood Collegiate's Afro-Canadian Club yesterday in its annual celebration of black history.
      Young achievers: George Dennie (left) and Kim Jonas were among black students honored by Oakwood Collegiate's Afro-Canadian Club yesterday in its annual celebration of black history.
      Dunlop, Alan
      2/11/1987
      George Jonas
      George Jonas
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      10/6/1981