Concerns Over Regina City Hall's Flag-Raising Event
This Friday, Regina City Hall is scheduled to raise the Palestinian flag. The decision has drawn criticism and raised questions within the community, as some individuals feel that this could be perceived as aligning with or endorsing contentious political narratives. Given recent events and heightened sensitivities, particularly in light of the Israel-Palestine conflict, many community members are concerned about the message this flag-raising sends and the potential impact on different groups in Regina, including veterans and other residents.
Raising flags or participating in demonstrations tied to the Israel-Palestine conflict has been a contentious issue across Canada, with many cities facing criticism from different sides of the debate. It's clear that recent events, like Aaliya Khan’s actions at the veterans’ Remembrance Day march, have stirred strong reactions, particularly because of the timing and nature of her statements in a setting meant to honor those who served in the military.
Sir Robert Borden High School In Ottawa has been hit with many complaints over the weekend where they allowed pro Hamas supports to play peace for Gaza song at Remembrance Day ceremony
Well the school was Tagged with Hamas High during the weekday
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth has expressed strong disapproval of the decision to play an Arabic-language Gaza peace song at a Remembrance Day ceremony at Sir Robert Borden High School on Monday, calling it "very much political and very much divisive." Interestingly, this is the same individual who was involved in an altercation with me a few years ago when I attempted to interview her. Since then, I played a role in having her temporarily suspended from her position on the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.