social issues

Pink and Proud

This week, you’ll likely see a lot of pink around the city. Not because stores and residents are still in the Valentine’s Day after glow, but because it’s to bring awareness to the province-wide anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day, taking place on Wednesday, February 22nd. Wearing a pink shirt helps to show your support for anti-bullying. The idea originated in Nova Scotia in 2007 after a high school boy was beaten up for wearing a pink shirt to school. Shortly after the incident...

Pink and Proud