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Highway blockade

Date5/23/1991

Names

Brazao, Dale (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Highway blockade: This is how the truckling industry protested last year's sharp boost in provincial diesel fuel taxes. Any further increase would be disastrous; says Ontario Trucking Association chief David Bradley.

Subject

Protest movements

Demonstrations

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011475F

Country:Canada

Province or state:Ontario

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