Community reacts to flag burning just days before Pride celebrations (opens original article in a new tab)

A Pride flag was burned at a Markham school, leading to arrests and community condemnation as part of broader concerns over hate crimes against LGBTQ2 individuals.

• Two 18-year-olds were arrested for burning a Pride flag at a Markham school
• Pflag claims the incident was hate-motivated and intended to intimidate the LGBTQ2 community
• Statistics Canada data shows a rise in hate crimes in Ontario, with 14% related to sexual orientation