Toronto mayor to raise Pride flag in livestreamed ceremony

Toronto Mayor John Tory is expected to mark the beginning of Pride month today by raising the rainbow and transgender flags at city hall.
The midday ceremony will be livestreamed to encourage physical distancing and help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Tory announced in March that public events in the city would be cancelled through June 30 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pride festivities, including the flagship parade, have been moved online as a result.
The Pride Toronto website says its “virtual Pride” will continue to create space for everyone to “express who they truly are.”
I’m proud to proclaim #PrideMonth in the @CityofToronto – an important celebration in the life of our city. During this month especially, we must stand together the Toronto way and remember that love is love and no form of hatred or discrimination is acceptable in our city. pic.twitter.com/Pm3JDIkj9g
— John Tory (@JohnTory) June 1, 2020

Although we cannot come together in person this year, I know that through virtual gatherings our city will be able to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of our LGBTQ2S+ community throughout #PrideMonth.
— John Tory (@JohnTory) June 1, 2020