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Battle of Maple Tree Square, 1971

Glenn Baglo / Vancouver Sun. 1971 Battle of Maple Tree Square A riot over marijuana seems counter-intuitive, but more than 1,000 people showed up at the “Battle of Maple Tree Square” in Gastown to protest the recent crackdowns by Mayor Tom Campbell.
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Glenn Baglo / Vancouver Sun.Glenn Baglo / Vancouver Sun.

1971

Battle of Maple Tree Square

A riot over marijuana seems counter-intuitive, but more than 1,000 people showed up at the “Battle of Maple Tree Square” in Gastown to protest the recent crackdowns by Mayor Tom Campbell.

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