‘Save F.A.C.E.’: Students at Montreal school sing to protest closure

‘Save F.A.C.E.’: Students at Montreal school sing to protest closure

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"It really shows how powerful we can be,” says Eli, a grade nine student at F.A.C.E. in downtown Montreal, as the 1,300 students sang Thursday protesting Quebec’s decision to sell the building and relocate the school. Alyssia Rubertucci reports.

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