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Executive James McGorman (left) of Life Investors International and lawyer Robert Macaulay, once a prominent Ontario politician, have been main figures in a plan which, it's hoped, will lead to the takeover of a large U
Executive James McGorman (left) of Life Investors International and lawyer Robert Macaulay, once a prominent Ontario politician, have been main figures in a plan which, it's hoped, will lead to the takeover of a large U

Executive James McGorman (left) of Life Investors International and lawyer Robert Macaulay, once a prominent Ontario politician, have been main figures in a plan which, it's hoped, will lead to the takeover of a large U

Date9/26/1973
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  • Executive James McGorman (left) of Life Investors International and lawyer Robert Macaulay, once a prominent Ontario politician, have been main figures in a plan which, it's hoped, will lead to the takeover of a large U
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The stock market has been anything but kind to investors in th past year. Two Metro men, Peter Cossete, left, and Stuart Shoemaker, right, might be described as typical individual investors. Shoemaker is disillusioned by recent drop in stock prices, while Cossette still sees the market a comeback in the next year or so, Cossette calls market an irrational creature.'
The stock market has been anything but kind to investors in th past year. Two Metro men, Peter Cossete, left, and Stuart Shoemaker, right, might be described as typical individual investors. Shoemaker is disillusioned by recent drop in stock prices, while Cossette still sees the market a comeback in the next year or so, Cossette calls market an irrational creature.'
Darrell, Dick
5/23/1974
Mortimer Doyle, president of the International Snowmobile Industry Association, poses with large snowmobile outside the Inn of the Park yesterday. Despite temperatures around 26 Celsius, the association is holding its annual congress and discussing such unseasonal topics as Snow Country - Winter Fun for Everyone. Snowmobile sales are expected to reach 250,000 in 1978, figures that should keep manufacturers warm in the long winter nights.
Mortimer Doyle, president of the International Snowmobile Industry Association, poses with large snowmobile outside the Inn of the Park yesterday. Despite temperatures around 26 Celsius, the association is holding its annual congress and discussing such unseasonal topics as Snow Country - Winter Fun for Everyone. Snowmobile sales are expected to reach 250,000 in 1978, figures that should keep manufacturers warm in the long winter nights.
Goode, Jeff
6/12/1978
Heavy thinker: James Sinclair is opening the world's first strategic metals investment fund - for investors with at least $100,000 to spend
Heavy thinker: James Sinclair is opening the world's first strategic metals investment fund - for investors with at least $100,000 to spend
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
4/14/1980
One of great Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s longterm shareholders, Howard Bertram holds bronze alloy medallion given him and other shareholders as token of thanks by tar sands development firm. The company had a difficult first decade operating its tar sands plant and investors also have taken their lumps. No dividends have been paid on common stock and shareholders watched stock hit alltime high of $17, then fell to current price of $5.
One of great Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s longterm shareholders, Howard Bertram holds bronze alloy medallion given him and other shareholders as token of thanks by tar sands development firm. The company had a difficult first decade operating its tar sands plant and investors also have taken their lumps. No dividends have been paid on common stock and shareholders watched stock hit alltime high of $17, then fell to current price of $5.
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
9/24/1976
David Toole sees 3 lessons for all investors in the O&Y debacle
David Toole sees 3 lessons for all investors in the O&Y debacle
Beaty, Keith
11/12/1991
A New Big Wheel at CCM in Toronto is Sheldon Hamer, 56, who became president yesterday with the signing of a deal by him and other Montreal investors to buy the 79-year-old manufacturer of bikes and skates
A New Big Wheel at CCM in Toronto is Sheldon Hamer, 56, who became president yesterday with the signing of a deal by him and other Montreal investors to buy the 79-year-old manufacturer of bikes and skates
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
6/29/1978
Matchmakers: Robert Safrats and Wanda Penn publish Venture Link, a newsletter that matches up informal venture investors and would-be entrepreneurs.
Matchmakers: Robert Safrats and Wanda Penn publish Venture Link, a newsletter that matches up informal venture investors and would-be entrepreneurs.
Spremo, Boris
8/11/1988
A reassuring calm is one of the tools of the trade for Ted Curtis, Ontario mortgage supervisor for IAC Ltd, Curtis is the new president of the Ontario Mortgage Brokers Association, which has proposed a mechanism wherby mortgages could be bought and sold as securities in a manner similar to stock and bond trading. Payment to investors would be guaranteed under scheme, similar to one in U.S.
A reassuring calm is one of the tools of the trade for Ted Curtis, Ontario mortgage supervisor for IAC Ltd, Curtis is the new president of the Ontario Mortgage Brokers Association, which has proposed a mechanism wherby mortgages could be bought and sold as securities in a manner similar to stock and bond trading. Payment to investors would be guaranteed under scheme, similar to one in U.S.
Bull, Ron
6/23/1977
Free advice: Rae Mariatt, division manager at investors Syndicate Ltd., will give seminar on how to leave money to charities in your will.
Free advice: Rae Mariatt, division manager at investors Syndicate Ltd., will give seminar on how to leave money to charities in your will.
Beaty, Keith
3/28/1989
Hilario Olea Ruiz: Newspaper editor says investors are bound to prefer lowcost Mexico over Canada.
Hilario Olea Ruiz: Newspaper editor says investors are bound to prefer lowcost Mexico over Canada.
Bull, Ron
4/1/1989
Gary Scattergood is manager of a North York company which offers small investors some of the highest interest rates around
Gary Scattergood is manager of a North York company which offers small investors some of the highest interest rates around
Lennon, Frank
1/14/1970
The principals: From left, Leonard Rosenberg, major owner of Greymac Credit, Bill Player, of Kilderkin, Andew Markle, former owner of Seaway Trust and Seaway Mortgage and Adeeb Hassan Qutub, Saudi Arabian said to have represented the Saudi investors
The principals: From left, Leonard Rosenberg, major owner of Greymac Credit, Bill Player, of Kilderkin, Andew Markle, former owner of Seaway Trust and Seaway Mortgage and Adeeb Hassan Qutub, Saudi Arabian said to have represented the Saudi investors
Darrell, Dick
11/10/1982