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FLQ sympathizers threaten B.C. mayor
Broadcast Date: Oct. 15, 1970
The message of the Front de libération du Québec made its way across the country on Oct. 15, 1970. Vancouver police received calls and letters from sympathizers of the French nationalist group, threatening to kidnap the city's mayor Tom Campbell. As a result, Campbell has two new companions today — 24-hour RCMP bodyguards. So do the premier and two members of his cabinet. The supporters threatened to make a move by tomorrow, so the police aren't taking any chances.FLQ sympathizers threaten B.C. mayor
• Police forces across the country increased their staff and security measures.• In Quebec, the Police Act was invoked, giving the police director command of the army.
• Troops equipped with machine guns guarded Montreal mansions and raided homes of FLQ sympathizers across the country.
• During the crisis, 497 people were arrested under the War Measures Act and held without the right to a telephone call. In the end, 62 of the arrested were charged.
FLQ sympathizers threaten B.C. mayor
Medium: Television
Program: CBC Television News
Broadcast Date: Oct. 15, 1970
Guest(s): Tom Campbell
Duration: 1:38
Last updated:
March 3, 2008
Radio
1:34
Armed kidnappers forced British Trade Commissioner James Cross into a taxi as he left his Montreal home for work this morning.
FLQ sympathizers threaten B.C. mayor.
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