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The artist behind a new billboard on Water Street in Thunder Bay, Ont., is hoping to make some waves with the public display of a community project entitled "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" (Waterways of Thunder Bay). ....
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. ....
With Pride Month around the corner, Thunder Pride is gearing up for virtual celebrations for the second year in a row. The group has released its cale. ....