Montreal tour guide Thom Seivewright recounts the 1977 raid on the Truxx bar, a pivotal event that sparked a protest movement for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and led to anti-discrimination legislation. In recognition of this historic moment, Canada Post has released a new stamp to commemorate the occasion during Pride Month.
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A raid on this Montreal bar in 1977 was a turning point in Canada's queer history
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