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Orlando shooting victims honoured in Maple Ridge with rainbow crosswalk

In solidarity with the victims of the Orlando massacre the City of Maple Ridge has decided to paint a crosswalk in rainbow colours.

'It's important for us that everyone is aware .... that we accept everybody regardless of who they love'

Tina Lovgreen · CBC News ·
Vancouver's rainbow crosswalks were painted to celebrate Vancouver Gay Pride Week and are there permanently. ((Andy Clark/Reuters))

In solidarity with the victims of the Orlando massacre the City of Maple Ridge has decided to paint a crosswalk in rainbow colours. 

Maple Ridge will be joining a number of other cities that have previously installed permanent rainbow crosswalks to show support for the LGBTQ community. 

"It's really disheartening that we have hate in our world," said Nicole Read, Mayor of Maple Ridge. 

The asphalt at the intersection of Davie and Bute streets in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood is painted in rainbow colours.
New Westminster also painted one of its crosswalk's in rainbow colours in honour of Pride celebrations last year. The crosswalk is located at the intersection of Church and Columbia streets. (Supplied)

"It's important for us that everyone is aware that we are an inclusive community and that we accept everybody regardless of who they love," Read said. 

City staff are still working out the details on where the crosswalk will be and will report back to council in the next few weeks. 

Toronto's rainbow crosswalk sits at Church and Alexander streets.
In Wolfville, Nova Scotia there is a rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of Main Street and Linden Avenue. (Ramona Jennex/Twitter)

Like many other cities, the flag outside of Maple Ridge's city hall is flying at half-staff — soon to be replaced by a special 'pride flag' that will fly over city hall from July 24 to 31 for Pride Week. 

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