A Crush of Newcomers, Police control the crowd outside the federal immigration office at Islington Ave

Original Toronto Star caption: A Crush of Newcomers; Police control the crowd outside the federal immigration office at Islington Ave. and Bloor St. yesterday after about 300 people showed up to try to renew their visas. Some arrived as early as 3 a.m.; long before the office opened. Many had to be told to return again today when staff would be available to process their renewal applications.