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On the level
On the level

On the level

Date2/20/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: On the level: Richmond Hill Mayor Al Duffy waits impatiently beside an Ontario Ministry of Health ambulance as GO train ties up traffic in middle of his town. Residents and politicians have been fighting for an overpass for more than 10 years. The tracks are part of main CN line to western Canada and tie up town at least 25 or 30 times a day.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0044795F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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