Five street banners were defaced less than 24 hours after they were hung in the city
Less than 24 hours after rainbow street banners were hung to celebrate Pride Month in Langford, five were defaced and had to be removed.
The cost to replace the banners was $800, said Langford Coun. Kimberley Guiry, who wrote in a social media post that she was “incredibly saddened, but honestly more furious” about the vandalism. “Hate has no place in our city.”“We want all residents to feel safe, feel at home and feel celebrated,” said Guiry, who suspects only a few individuals are responsible.
The city is also flying Pride flags at city hall, the main fire hall and at Starlight Stadium, where the Pacific FC soccer team will play a Pride Match to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community on July 22. Harder had earlier praised the banners. “No matter the month, everyone deserves to feel safe and empowered to be their truest selves,” Harder said in a social media post. “We have come a long way, but I know there’s so much more to do and that these flags are just the start.”
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