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Remembering East Van s Militant Mothers of Raymur | Georgia Straight Vancouver s source for arts, culture, and events

These brave women challenged the railways and won.

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Militant Mothers Day marks 50th anniversary of rail blockade victory

In 1971, a group of women in Vancouver who became known as the Militant Mothers of Raymur, stared down trains and authorities to force construction of a long promised overpass so their children could get to school safely.

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