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The Ad The Star Refused To Run

April 19, 2007
I have myself signed up for Google News alerts pertaining to Windsor. I found this one interesting that I recieved this AM. Is the Windsor Star scared of Kenny and Buzz? Windsor Star refuses Labourers’ Union full-page ad aimed at stopping CAW raid; LIUNA turns to radio and expands print campaign TORONTO, April 19 /CNW/ – The Labourers’ Union (LIUNA) will be taking to the…
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Amazing Grace

April 19, 2007
I was out for a drive the other day and noticed this giant crane parked in the lot. What’s up? Lilly, have you seen any action on any impending demolition over there? The big hole in the wall that is sealed up with plywood, would seem to indicate to me that abatement…
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430 Karl

April 18, 2007
Five years ago this summer, when I first started up what was to evolve into International Metropolis, I spent a summer afternoon walking around the downtown core area with a friend and his daughter shooting photos. It was on that July afternoon when I stumbled across 430…
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Thamesville Metal Products

April 17, 2007
Today’s photo takes us up Highway 2 to Kent County, where I spied Thamesville Metal Products, home of Bulldog Steel Wool. If you’ve ever refinished furniture, or needed to remove some surface rust you understand the usefulness of Steel Wool, one of the greatest inventions ever! 😉 According to their website, Thamesville Metal Products was founded in 1933, the factory looks every…
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An Evening At The Elmwood

April 13, 2007
Below are a few items I pick up a while back that I’ve been meaning to post. The Elmwood Casino (no gambling) was once the Cat’s Ass. It was a classic nightclub and a major stop on the traveling circuit. All the biggest stars in show biz at the time played at the…
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Rachel Kaplan Hebrew Memorial Chapel

April 10, 2007
This building on the corner of Aylmer and Tuscarora has always interested me. When I was at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue the other week, I noticed references to Rachel Kaplan there as well. The memorial chapel acts similar to a funeral home. It was built in 1978 (5739=1978).
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April 9, 1917

April 9, 2007
The taking of Vimy Ridge, parties of Germans leaving their dugouts as Canadians advance. From the Archives of Ontario. 90 years ago today, on what was Easter Monday 1917, Canadian troops pushed forward and kicked off the Battle of Vimy Ridge. From wikipedia: The German army…