Counter-protesters wave signs at members of Parents as First Educators driving past TCDSB offices. (Staff Photo)
Pride was on display as a protest and counter-protest played out at the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board.
Around a dozen members of the Catholic group that the board identified as “Parents as First Educators” circled the block, displaying signs opposing the TCDSB’s decision to fly the rainbow pride flag later this month.
They were outnumbered by around 50 people who support the Board, including Rainbow Collective President Jason Veltri, who says it was a great way to start Pride month.
“Pride is inherently political, and it’s a protest. It started in New York City with Stonewall, and here we are continuing this, 52 years later. We’re still here having to protest for our rights and acceptance in the world, not just in Catholic schools,” Veltri says.
Thunder Bay high school celebrates scholarship hat trick as 3rd student claims Schulich award
St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay, Ont., is celebrating a hat trick of academic excellence after one of its Grade 12 students was selected to receive a prestigious $100,000 scholarship this year.
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Posted: Jun 01, 2021 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: June 1
In the last three years, Kiara Bergagnini, Lucas Crupi and Caleb Lammers have all received the Schulich Scholarship while attending St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay, Ont.(Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board)
St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay, Ont., is celebrating a hat trick of academic excellence after one of its Grade 12 students was selected to receive a prestigious $100,000 scholarship this year.
The Catholic board plans to build on last year's drive-through model, while the public board plans to offer both an in-school and drive-by option for its students.
Trustees voted at a May 25 meeting to raise the rainbow flag at Niagara Catholic high schools, continuing education schools and the Catholic Education Centre from June 1 to 6.