CHEO, Ottawa's children's hospital, is the latest group to withdraw from the annual Capital Pride parade following organizers pledging solidarity with Palestinians in a statement earlier this month.
and criticizing the actions of the Israeli government amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The statement condemned the Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. 7, 2023, but also pledged to "recognize the ongoing genocide against Palestinians" in opening remarks at 2024 Capital Pride Festival signature events, and integrate the Palestinian BDS National Committee's boycott list in its review of current and future sponsorship agreements.
"I have participated in every Ottawa Pride parade for over 30 years and have been its grand marshal three times. My family and I will miss attending. Hopefully, next year, the event will once again unite our community and celebrate our common humanity," he wrote. Hurricane Ernesto is expected to pass Bermuda and make its way south of the Maritimes on Monday, then approach Newfoundland and Labrador later that day, a Canadian meteorological expert advised on Friday.'Nothing is going to move': How a rail lockout might impact the Maritimes
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