Pride groups and societies across the Maritimes are preparing for a busy month of events in July, and many organizations are expanding their schedules this year as interest in their programming grows. But homophobic and hateful comments against the LGBTQ2 community are also growing — especially online — and organizers say that means their celebrations…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after flagpoles with Pride flags were cut down and rainbow flags were stolen from multiple schools…
Cambridge, Ont., Mayor Jan Liggett says she was obligated to stop a teen’s speech during the city’s Pride flag raising event on Monday and stands behind her actions. “My actions were not about silencing anyone, but of refocusing,” Liggett said in a video statement published on the Office of the Mayor City of Cambridge Facebook…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Pride group has organized a protest outside Cambridge city hall and is demanding the resignation of the mayor after she…