The beer strike’s effect on St. Patrick’s Day
The Story
A beer strike has had an impact on the availability of green beer in Toronto on St. Patrick's Day.
Broadcast Date: March 17, 1985
Program: Newshour
Reporter: Patricia Chew
Duration: 1:26
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