Queer Spelling Bee raises funds for the Village

Money to help buy rainbow banners for Bank St

Supporters of the Village project held a second Queer Spelling Bee Jun 6 to raise money for rainbow flags on Bank St.

See how these contestants fared without the help of their trusty spell checker. Xtra.ca videographer Heather Wallace was there:

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