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1971 Gastown riots over Vancouver smoke-in
Broadcast Date: Aug. 15, 1971
Crackdown on dope users causes rifts among local politicians and citizens.1971 Gastown riots over Vancouver smoke-in
Medium: Television
Program: Summer Weekend
Broadcast Date: Aug. 15, 1971
Guest(s): Tom Campbell, David Looy, Art Philips, Harry Rankin
Reporter: Doug Collins
Duration: 4:20
Last updated:
Jan. 23, 2004
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1971 Gastown riots over Vancouver smoke-in.
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Last updated: Jan. 23, 2004.
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