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Darbyson: 500 jobs, By Pat McNenly, Toronto Star, A clothing manufacturer says he may have to drop plans for a Toronto plant that would employ 500 workers because the province won't allow him to operate two shifts.
Darbyson: 500 jobs, By Pat McNenly, Toronto Star, A clothing manufacturer says he may have to drop plans for a Toronto plant that would employ 500 workers because the province won't allow him to operate two shifts.

Darbyson: 500 jobs, By Pat McNenly, Toronto Star, A clothing manufacturer says he may have to drop plans for a Toronto plant that would employ 500 workers because the province won't allow him to operate two shifts.

Date4/17/1979
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Bruno Rubess: President of Volkswagen Canada Inc. says 32 of the 500 people it plans to employ in Barrie by 1984 will start work this year.
Bruno Rubess: President of Volkswagen Canada Inc. says 32 of the 500 people it plans to employ in Barrie by 1984 will start work this year.
Beaty, Keith
4/15/1982
His own supplier: Grant Darbyson shows workers how to press seam in new manufacturing quarters which supply two thirds of the clothing sold in his 33-store chain Darby's Great Hang-Ups Ltd. and Foxmoor Inc. The building, an old paint factory, is located o
His own supplier: Grant Darbyson shows workers how to press seam in new manufacturing quarters which supply two thirds of the clothing sold in his 33-store chain Darby's Great Hang-Ups Ltd. and Foxmoor Inc. The building, an old paint factory, is located o
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
8/16/1979
By Pat McNenly, Toronoto Star, No matter what the commercials claim quality isn't Job One at Ford, a former supervisor at Ford's St
By Pat McNenly, Toronoto Star, No matter what the commercials claim quality isn't Job One at Ford, a former supervisor at Ford's St
Bock, Tony
6/12/1984
36-year-old millionaire, Grant Darbyson has computer franchise chain
36-year-old millionaire, Grant Darbyson has computer franchise chain
James, Norman
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By Pat McNenly, Toronto Star, The agonized soul-searching among Jews over the Lebanon war will make Israel stronger, a Jewish community leader says.
By Pat McNenly, Toronto Star, The agonized soul-searching among Jews over the Lebanon war will make Israel stronger, a Jewish community leader says.
Bock, Tony
10/20/1982
The plight of older people looking for work prompted Art Deutsch, 62, to start a helping service called Over-55. It operates at Central YMCA on a federal grant. Deutsch, shown with a client, says employment agencies won't help the elderly because there isn't enough profit.
The plight of older people looking for work prompted Art Deutsch, 62, to start a helping service called Over-55. It operates at Central YMCA on a federal grant. Deutsch, shown with a client, says employment agencies won't help the elderly because there isn't enough profit.
Mahler, John
5/17/1976
Simple solution: Al Pountney, sales manager of Gyro Mazda, believes manufacturers should drop prices rather than offer various incentives.
Simple solution: Al Pountney, sales manager of Gyro Mazda, believes manufacturers should drop prices rather than offer various incentives.
Faught, Ken
12/9/1992
500 customers a day: That's how many cross the threshold of TaxsaversÆ offices and president J
500 customers a day: That's how many cross the threshold of TaxsaversÆ offices and president J
Ross, Fred
3/28/1969
Flood of calls: Brian Donlevy in NDP office takes one of 500 messages from TV viewers backing Kormos.
Flood of calls: Brian Donlevy in NDP office takes one of 500 messages from TV viewers backing Kormos.
Gower, Patti
4/27/1990
New wrinkle: Tom Royal of Sears introduces the merchandising giant's upscale answer to Cabbage Patch Kids -- Wrinkles the hound, a $500 item and one of a number of luxury gifts in Sears' biggest Christmas catalogue, unveiled yesterday
New wrinkle: Tom Royal of Sears introduces the merchandising giant's upscale answer to Cabbage Patch Kids -- Wrinkles the hound, a $500 item and one of a number of luxury gifts in Sears' biggest Christmas catalogue, unveiled yesterday
Beaty, Keith
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Bitter Memories: Cecil Ing shows the $500 certificate he bought to enter Canada
Bitter Memories: Cecil Ing shows the $500 certificate he bought to enter Canada
Bull, Ron
10/30/1988
Over-size drama: Above, floor lamp in George Bartello's living room is the largest in the world. Designed by Gaetano Pesce, it's eight feet tall and weighs over 500 pounds. Bartello, above, had it flown from Italy to stand over his grand piano.
Over-size drama: Above, floor lamp in George Bartello's living room is the largest in the world. Designed by Gaetano Pesce, it's eight feet tall and weighs over 500 pounds. Bartello, above, had it flown from Italy to stand over his grand piano.
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
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