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Starving goose resists attempts to rescue it. A Canada goose with a plastic ring entwined around its bill and neck (above) is emaciated and hungry but as animal rescue officials (right) tried to get near enough to rescue it yesterday; the bird flew away. The goose lives on reedy marshland at Rouge Beach park and has been fed since Good Friday by Peter and Jean Charters of Clappison Blvd.; after they noticed the ring - the type used to carry six-pack cans of beer. When the bird could no longer eat; they called the rescue squad; who will try to capture it again today with more equipment.

Picture, 1985
A Toronto publisher says he may take business worth $750,000 south of the border because he has been unable to get second-class mailing rates for one of his medical magazines. Three Federal Court judges yesterday dismissed Paul Savage's motion to have his case reviewed by the chairman of Canada Post.

Picture, 1987
Time for the past: Bill Riordan, a Stouffville antique dealer, is one of 95 dealers who will sell their collectibles at Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill Sunday.

Picture, 1990
How about a cuddle; nuzzle? Nutsy (top) and Point Blank keep on the good side by Valerie Thompson; senior mammal keeper from the San Diego Zoo. She is staying with them during their time at Metro Toronto Zoo. They are the first koalas exhibition in Canada.

Picture, 1988
Harrison; Brian

Picture, 1982
Worrisome Weeds: Musselman's Lake residents Barbara Norton and Ken Jobe fear the green algae growing along the shoreline poses a health hazard.

Picture, 1991
Careful craftsmanship: Upholsterers Kevin LoVecchio; top; and Laykhram Ramsahoye; left; work on pieces at the Barrymoe Furniture Co. a 60 year old Toronto firm whose line is now sold by London department store Harrods.

Picture, 1987
A diagnostic system that shatters language barriers in hospital emergency rooms is being pioneered in Metro before it is adopted in 30 countries around the globe. Based on a comprehensive set of medical questions written in 80 languages and dialects, written in 80 languages and dialects, the translation guide allows patients who speak a language different from that of the attending physician to communicate vital health data. [Incomplete]

Picture, 1986
Veteran driver: Charles Porter celebrated his 90th birthday by getting his driver's license renewed. The Scarborough man is proud of his driving record but upset at the lack of courtesy and skill shown by many younger drivers. In more than 60 years behind the wheel, he's had only one minor accident.

Picture, 1981
Crafty kids: Scouts from 7th Thornhill group hold their 23rd annual arts and crafts show today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and tomorrow; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at Heintzman House in Thornhill. From left; are Sean VanSpall; 11; with puppet; Robert VanSpall; 8; and Andrew Wilson; 7. Standing is Colin Kemp; 8.

Picture, 1992

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