"I want to apologize to our staff and to our guests for single-handedly making our space an unsafe space for the queer community," said Lance Verhoeff.

Lisa Ebenal has already had her Pride flag stolen by an unknown thief and the Township of Langley, who removed it after a neighbour complained.

"I'm actually really touched by it. I'm glad that all the frustration that I've had at the beginning with the flag and the controversy around it has turned into something so positive."