Power

Disappointment over cancellation of City Hall flag-raising

'We should be doing this at City Hall,' says activist Leonardo Zuniga

By Xtra.ca • June 25, 2009 8:00 pm EDT

Xtra.ca videographer Michael Pihach was at The 519 flag unveiling this week, where some queer community members expressed disappointment that the annual City Hall flag-raising was cancelled. The ceremony was cancelled Monday morning after thousands of city workers walked off the job.

Watch his video report below:



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