The Exchange on the Move - May 9, 1983

TSE Senior Floor Staff

In this picture: John Peirson, Laurie Lee, Huntley McKay, John Kolosky, Jack Crumb, Tim Barber

The Exchange on the Move - May 9, 1983

TSE Floor Procedure Committee dressed for the parade from the old exchange at 2345 Bay Street to the new premises in the Exchange Tower in 1983.

In this picture: Bill Pirie, George Chisholm, Bob Beggs, Jim Duggan, Gary O'Connell, Harold Mayne, Jim Dempsey, Jim Taugher, Don Bainbridge, Tom Milligan, Bill Barry, Doug Mowatt

The Exchange on the Move - May 9, 1983

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In this picture: Bill Pirie, Gary O'Connell, Tom Milligan, Bob Beggs, Doug Mowatt,Jim Taugher, Al Hawkins, Tom Carley, Tim Barber, John Peirson, Frank Pike, Bob Govan

The Exchange on the Move - May 9, 1983

Two of the Exchange's oldest traders, Harry Abbey and Harold Dawson, conducted the first trade on the new floor - 100 shares of Bell Canada - signalling the official opening of the floor.


- Courtesy of Toronto magazine

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Memories of the Exchange moving to its new quarters on May 9, 1983.

Any stories or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Please email Ken_Rathgeber@scotiacapital.com

Profile of FRED ROSE (the Policeman)

Fred was the most senior and powerful trading official ever employed by the TSE. He reigned supreme from 1966 to 1982. He was often referred to as the "Policeman".

He had absolute discretion. His word was law on the trading floor. His decisions were final, binding and non-appealable. The only officials that have such authority today are the umpires in baseball - you're right even when you're wrong.

Fred passed away peacefully on October 15, 2001 and is tremendously missed by everyone.

Memories of the TSE Floor

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In this picture: Jack Lauder, George Brymer, Roger McGhie, Bill Bigwood, Bill Crabtree, George Hankey, A. Sime, Jim Sayer, M. Koturbash, Hori Carter, George Adams, Vic May, Bill DaCosta

Photo by Turofsky, Alexandra Studio

TSE Traders Archive Surpasses 5000 Hits!

The TSE Traders Archive has surpassed 5000 hits since the beginning of August!

To all loyal readers, Ken will buy lunch for those who contribute material within the next week (just kidding). But we do require material so please send us your stuff!