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Alex Gray runs Gray Tool co. founded by his grandfather
Alex Gray runs Gray Tool co. founded by his grandfather

Alex Gray runs Gray Tool co. founded by his grandfather

Date11/29/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127919F
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Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
Beaty, Keith
8/1/1973
Identical twins Michael and Martin McNamara, co-owners of the Twin Dragon Kung-Fu Club wear navy blue blazers and gray slacks from the Short Man, a store a 545 Queen St
Identical twins Michael and Martin McNamara, co-owners of the Twin Dragon Kung-Fu Club wear navy blue blazers and gray slacks from the Short Man, a store a 545 Queen St
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
6/29/1978
Art Gray and his books: His book store is a treasure trove of tomes on every conceivable subject.
Art Gray and his books: His book store is a treasure trove of tomes on every conceivable subject.
McConnell, Colin
8/16/1979
Daryl Sharp runs the playwrights' co-op. The co-op has opened a single, clear channel across the country
Daryl Sharp runs the playwrights' co-op. The co-op has opened a single, clear channel across the country
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
1/23/1973
Gray Steele: Board chairman says his food firm has been selling to East General for 50 years.
Gray Steele: Board chairman says his food firm has been selling to East General for 50 years.
Toronto Star (Firm)
6/15/1981
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
Combs, Erin
10/24/1975
That's it folks: 'Nitty' Joe Bergin, a driver for 33 years, steps out of his Gray Coach bus for the last time yesterday.
That's it folks: 'Nitty' Joe Bergin, a driver for 33 years, steps out of his Gray Coach bus for the last time yesterday.
Bull, Ron
1/31/1984
Northern Metro's most famous family owned hardware store is located in two-storey, pre-Confederation building at northwest corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Dempsey Bros. Ltd., founded in 1921, stocks more than 140,000 items and its sales staff knows where every item is. Bob Dempsey (middle) and his brother, James, run iness their father began. Their sons, James Jr. and Mark (right) are interested in carrying [Incomplete]
Northern Metro's most famous family owned hardware store is located in two-storey, pre-Confederation building at northwest corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Dempsey Bros. Ltd., founded in 1921, stocks more than 140,000 items and its sales staff knows where every item is. Bob Dempsey (middle) and his brother, James, run iness their father began. Their sons, James Jr. and Mark (right) are interested in carrying [Incomplete]
Lennon, Frank
2/18/1977
Dog's best friend: Dr. Daniel Toronto says his psychiatric treatment is expensive but his success rate runs high.
Dog's best friend: Dr. Daniel Toronto says his psychiatric treatment is expensive but his success rate runs high.
McConnell, Colin
5/13/1980
On the job: Former construction worker Vito Giovannetti, right, who now runs his own company, talks with Ed Boone, one of his new employees who was hired under a program set up by the Workers' Compensation Board to find jobs for disabled workers
On the job: Former construction worker Vito Giovannetti, right, who now runs his own company, talks with Ed Boone, one of his new employees who was hired under a program set up by the Workers' Compensation Board to find jobs for disabled workers
Beaty, Keith
6/5/1983
Floating idea: Harold Madill, who runs a Weston printing firm, holds a model of his concept for solar-powered tankers
Floating idea: Harold Madill, who runs a Weston printing firm, holds a model of his concept for solar-powered tankers
Brennan, Pat
12/10/1984
Private: eye: Carl Franco runs his own private investigation agency and is president and chief instructor of the Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security at 2828 Dufferin St
Private: eye: Carl Franco runs his own private investigation agency and is president and chief instructor of the Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security at 2828 Dufferin St
Dexter, Brian
7/15/1987