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Clogged

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Clogged

Date1/27/1978

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McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Clogged: Snowmobiles were all that could get through many roads as a blizzard accompanied by hurricane force winds blasted southern Ontario. Hundreds of commuters were unable to get home and hundreds more stranded in their cars. At least 11 people were killed.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014782F

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