Mayor Recognizes Death of George Floyd; Urges Community to Display Canadian Flags

HALTON HILLS, ON – Mayor Rick Bonnette, noting recent world events, issued the following statement: “On May 25, the world was witness to the senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and our hearts and prayers go out to his family. There is no place for hatred in Halton Hills. There is no place for racism. Ours is a community built on camaraderie, of fellowship, collaboration and support for one another. These are the basic tenets of being a Canadian and I encourage people to display a Canadian flag as a show of unity in opposition to discrimination.” The Mayor suggested that residents create, hang or display flags on their lawns, doors or windows from now until Canada Day on July 1, noting that: “By displaying a flag you are not only demonstrating pride in our great country but also, what this country stands for. Let’s show everyone once again, that Halton Hills is the most patriotic Town in Canada!” In 2017 as part of the Canada 150 celebrations, the Halton Hills community displayed over 57,000 flags and won the ‘most patriotic Town’ challenge, earning a fly past by the Canadian Snowbirds.