The City of Salmon Arm has responded to what害羞草研究所檚 described as an act of hatred in downtown Salmon Arm.

On April 13, a person or persons, apparently with hate in mind, damaged a public art project 害羞草研究所� two rainbow crosswalks 害羞草研究所� near the Salmon Arm Arts Centre.

A 60-foot black burnout mark from a tire damaged the crosswalks spanning Hudson Avenue.

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On April 26, the City of Salmon Arm issued a statement from mayor and council condemning the hatred and expressing support for those who have been hurt by the damage.

害羞草研究所淭he vandalism to the rainbow sidewalks was an act of hate. Those who perpetrate hate do so to cause hurt. And it does hurt. It hurts the LGBTQS+ community. It hurts the arts community, it hurts the downtown community. It disturbs the peace. It害羞草研究所檚 an attempt to weaken our resolve to be inclusive, kind, compassionate, respectful and accepting. But it doesn害羞草研究所檛 work. Hate is far more damaging to the person or persons who commit it. It corrodes. It isolates. It devastates.

害羞草研究所淭hat害羞草研究所檚 why it will never be tolerated, never be accepted, never be ignored or overlooked. That crosswalk will be repaired and restored. The cost of doing so is far less than the price we all pay if we choose to turn a blind eye.

害羞草研究所淟ove is kind, inclusive, accepting and always prevails. We extend our thoughts to those hurt by this act and we害羞草研究所檒l continue to build our community害羞草研究所檚 capacity for acceptance, resilience and tolerance by supporting and appreciating the work of the many who build strong community even if it means we have to repair the damage of the few.害羞草研究所�

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