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Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.

Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.

Date11/18/1986
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  • Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
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      Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
      Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
      Dexter, Brian
      9/25/1989
      Image shows loading containers in progress.
      Busy season: The number of containers moved through Marine Terminal 51 more than doubled this year from 1986, helping give the Port of Toronto its best shipping season in six years
      Spremo, Boris
      4/9/1986
      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
      John Haunts, building manager of the Royal York, is ready for the Grey Cup weekend with 100 off-duty policemen hired for security and everything that's movable in storage
      John Haunts, building manager of the Royal York, is ready for the Grey Cup weekend with 100 off-duty policemen hired for security and everything that's movable in storage
      Bull, Ron
      11/22/1973
      Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
      Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
      Dexter, Brian
      9/25/1989
      Biggest challenge: The city planner designed a pine cupboard unit (above) with 10 roll-out units that provide about 50 cubic feet of storage space at his level
      Biggest challenge: The city planner designed a pine cupboard unit (above) with 10 roll-out units that provide about 50 cubic feet of storage space at his level
      Combs, Erin
      3/19/1981
      Fred McILroy designed this bumper with a difference. It provides lock-up storage space on truck or van
      Fred McILroy designed this bumper with a difference. It provides lock-up storage space on truck or van
      Beaty, Keith
      7/26/1976
      Studio of Dingle home boasts a cathedral ceiling, adjustable hanging lights, plenty of storage space and a trap door on the floor leading to a downsta(...)
      Studio of Dingle home boasts a cathedral ceiling, adjustable hanging lights, plenty of storage space and a trap door on the floor leading to a downsta(...)
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      8/7/1974
      Now it's containers of liquor, On her maiden voyage, West German ship Wilhelm Bornhofen, skippered by Captain Franz Deak, is 13th foreign ship to dock(...)
      Now it's containers of liquor, On her maiden voyage, West German ship Wilhelm Bornhofen, skippered by Captain Franz Deak, is 13th foreign ship to dock(...)
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      4/25/1972
      Two for the price of one, Canadian National says its new deep flat cars can handle twice as many containers now
      Two for the price of one, Canadian National says its new deep flat cars can handle twice as many containers now
      Beaty, Keith
      11/27/1985
      Stuck in the mud: It's so bad on the construction site that even backhoes are getting stuck says Mendy Finkelstein of the home builders' sales and marketing council. Builders want Ottawa to extend the deadline on $3,000 grants for new homes because of the
      Stuck in the mud: It's so bad on the construction site that even backhoes are getting stuck says Mendy Finkelstein of the home builders' sales and marketing council. Builders want Ottawa to extend the deadline on $3,000 grants for new homes because of the
      Beaty, Keith
      4/11/1983
      One empty bottle not remains in the cellar with once held 1,800 bottles of rare wines porcelain containers
      One empty bottle not remains in the cellar with once held 1,800 bottles of rare wines porcelain containers
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      4/30/1938