As the Downtown Eastside lost its attraction as a shopping destination and became the city’s poorest neighbourhood, this building took on a different significance — home to protest as activists fought against drug prohibition. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Jan. 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/17/Case-Marijuana-Museum/

The Case of the Marijuana Museum

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