Flag Raising

• University of New Brunswick permanently raises Wolastoqey flag

  As of Truth and Reconciliation Day, flags of the Wolastoqey Nation and the Wabanaki Confederacy will permanently fly at the Fredericton campus of the University of New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2023
  
• Poilievre misses Pride flag raising, says he was working late

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre scheduled a press conference Thursday as the Pride flag was being raised outside the House of Commons.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon raises Reconciliation Flag ahead of National Indigenous History Month

  Drumming and singing rang throughout Civic Square in Saskatoon Monday afternoon, with several speakers taking to the podium.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
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• ‘We will rise above’: N.S. activists, politicians denounce hate during Pride flag-raising

  Nova Scotia's NDP caucus gathered alongside activists at Province House for a flag-raising to draw attention to the International Day to End Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
• Lethbridge celebrates National Flag of Canada Day

  On Wednesday, Lethbridge took part in National Flag of Canada Day by replacing the flags outside city hall and the local legion.

  Features

  Feb 15, 2023
• Saint John Pride festival returns after 2020 virtual event

  Saint John Pride is underway with in-person events scheduled throughout the week. The 2020 festival was virtual and combined with others in the province, due to the pandemic.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2021
• Virtual flag-raising ceremony held in Halifax for National AccessAbility Week

  On Monday, Mayor Mike Savage proclaimed May 30-June 6 as National AccessAbility Week through a virtual flag raising from Halifax City Hall.

  Jun 1, 2020
• Local actor Eugene Brave Rock speaks at start of Lethbridge Reconciliation Week

  The week-long event is back for a third year in Lethbridge to draw attention to the importance of reconciliation in the southern Alberta community.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2019
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• Lethbridge police raise flag for Chief Davis’ last day

  Chief Davis has served the Lethbridge community since 2015 and is the 17th chief to command the Lethbridge Police Service.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2019
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• Saskatoon Pride festival celebrates ‘trailblazers’

  To mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, Saskatoon Pride organizers welcome "trailblazers" to lead the parade.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2019