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Alderman John Sewell: He says City Council acts like a club that protects its members' wheeling and dealing from public scrutiny
Alderman John Sewell: He says City Council acts like a club that protects its members' wheeling and dealing from public scrutiny

Alderman John Sewell: He says City Council acts like a club that protects its members' wheeling and dealing from public scrutiny

Date6/23/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Alderman John Sewell: He says City Council acts like a club that protects its members' wheeling and dealing from public scrutiny.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0079594F
Alderman John Sewell took the stance of a matador at last night's City Council meeting, goading and taunting members of the old boys' club
Alderman John Sewell took the stance of a matador at last night's City Council meeting, goading and taunting members of the old boys' club
Sewell, John, 1940-
1/1/1971
It's a myth that Toronto has to reform City Council, says Alderman Sewell
It's a myth that Toronto has to reform City Council, says Alderman Sewell
Sewell, John, 1940-
12/10/1973
Toronto alderman John Sewell, defeated 25-2 in the Metro chairmanship election, stands alone in the council chamber during the prayer. Sewell says he (...)
Toronto alderman John Sewell, defeated 25-2 in the Metro chairmanship election, stands alone in the council chamber during the prayer. Sewell says he (...)
Sewell, John, 1940-
7/31/1973
Pet hate. North York Alderman Howard Moscoe likes his city all right, it's just that he can't stand the boundary signs which he says are ugly, nor the(...)
Pet hate. North York Alderman Howard Moscoe likes his city all right, it's just that he can't stand the boundary signs which he says are ugly, nor the(...)
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
6/25/1980
Metro's first is a long one, Metro Council had its first meeting in the new City Hall last night, but it was just like old times. Members spent six hours trying to get their business done
Metro's first is a long one, Metro Council had its first meeting in the new City Hall last night, but it was just like old times. Members spent six hours trying to get their business done
City council members
9/22/1965
Security system: The Dicon 9000 security system protects homeowners from break-ins, fire and medical emergencies
Security system: The Dicon 9000 security system protects homeowners from break-ins, fire and medical emergencies
Faught, Ken
6/22/1989
Young woman on shopping trip, Umbrella protects her from the hot sun
Young woman on shopping trip, Umbrella protects her from the hot sun
Spremo, Boris
2/6/1972
National Ballet company (above) is in financial trouble and almost lost some of its members to Europe, says a report to Canada Council
National Ballet company (above) is in financial trouble and almost lost some of its members to Europe, says a report to Canada Council
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
7/15/1971
Wheeling and dealing: The Lord may not buy you a Mercedes Benz but you can rent yourself one from Executive Choice Auto Rentals
Wheeling and dealing: The Lord may not buy you a Mercedes Benz but you can rent yourself one from Executive Choice Auto Rentals
Dinsmore, Ted
7/4/1984
Nate's back at city hall. At a reception in the City Hall foyer yesterday after the inaugural meeting of the new Council, Alderman John Sewell (left) (...)
Nate's back at city hall. At a reception in the City Hall foyer yesterday after the inaugural meeting of the new Council, Alderman John Sewell (left) (...)
Lennon, Frank
1/6/1975
Log barrier protects Hydro plant
Log barrier protects Hydro plant
Toronto Star (Firm)
1/27/1938
A hero: Dr. Richard Olsen's vaccine protects cats against cancer called feline leukemia.
A hero: Dr. Richard Olsen's vaccine protects cats against cancer called feline leukemia.
Spremo, Boris
2/28/1985