Pride flag burned at Markham school; 18‑year‑olds charged: police
Two 18-year-olds in Markham, Ontario, have been charged with mischief after allegedly tearing down and burning a Pride flag at a local secondary school. The incident is being investigated by the York Regional Police Hate Crime Prevention Unit.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding hate crimes and the protection of symbols representing marginalized communities in educational settings.
York Regional Police (YRP) have charged two Markham teenagers after a Pride flag was allegedly torn down and set on fire at a secondary school.
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