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Nose for politics: Peter Flosznik, a member of The Canada False Nose Society of Canada, says he's a candidate for mayor of North York and pledges to change the city's name.
Nose for politics: Peter Flosznik, a member of The Canada False Nose Society of Canada, says he's a candidate for mayor of North York and pledges to change the city's name.

Nose for politics: Peter Flosznik, a member of The Canada False Nose Society of Canada, says he's a candidate for mayor of North York and pledges to change the city's name.

Date9/15/1980
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0127366F
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