Pride

• Penticton Indian Band elder blesses new rainbow crosswalk

  A Penticton Indian Band elder performed the blessing ceremony at the installation that joins Queen’s Park Elementary and the Community Centre on Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 2
  
• Returning to its roots: Winnipeg Pride 2023 is more important than ever

  “Seeing the way in which (youth) standing up to this hate with love and with pride is something that gives me hope for the future."

  Canada

  Jun 2
  
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• Edmonton Pride Month events begin, celebrating LGBTQ2 community

  Edmonton Pride Month events started June 1, and advocates said it's still important to celebrate the LGBTQ2 community.

  Canada

  Jun 2
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• Poilievre wishes ‘happy Pride month’ — but tight-lipped on joining celebrations

  When the Conservative Party leader was asked whether he'd march in any Pride parades, Poilievre instead talked about the values of choice and openness.

  Canada

  Jun 2
• Hamilton public school board marks Pride month by raising more inclusive Pride flag

  It's a combination of the rainbow flag and the progressive flag that recognizes people of colour and transgender people, with an addition to include the intersex community.

  Canada

  Jun 1
• Police investigating attack on Ladner church’s Pride flags as hate crime

  Police say the incident is being investigated as mischief, but because the flag represents the LGBTQ2 community, damaging it can also be seen as an act of hatred.

  Crime

  Jun 1
• Beamsville church’s Pride flag destroyed in ‘hate-based incident’: Niagara police

  Niagara police say security footage captured a group of youths cutting down and shredding the Pride flag at Trinity United Church in Beamsville on Saturday night.

  Crime

  May 31
• Doug Ford responds to Pride flag controversy at York school board

  On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford said he had "no comment" on the York Catholic school board controversy. He addressed the issue on Wednesday, after a question at Queen's Park.

  Education

  May 31
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• Pride Month set to kick off in Regina

  Pride Month is held every June and is meant to celebrate and show support for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Here's a look at the events planned for Regina this year.

  Canada

  May 31
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• York Catholic District School Board votes 6-4 against raising Pride flag

  Following a chaotic meeting in April, York Catholic District School Board trustees voted down a motion Monday night to raise the Pride flag during the month of June.

  Canada

  May 30