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The New Amsterdam Cafe in Vancouver, British Columbia is seen May 28, 2009.  It is a well known spot to go and smoke marijuana cigarettes and drink coffee. Marijuana is not legal in Vancouver but the laws are not strictly enforced for having personal amounts. Your View/Daniel Dreifuss
The New Amsterdam Cafe in Vancouver, British Columbia is seen May 28, 2009. It is a well known spot to go and smoke marijuana cigarettes and drink coffee. Marijuana is not legal in Vancouver but the laws are not strictly enforced for having personal amounts. Your View/Daniel Dreifuss



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