Jonathan Niemczek, the president of Pride Winnipeg, said the event was designed to give members of the local LGBT community and its allies a safe space to mourn. "The news was shocking and we had to get together and put our lives aside and be here for the [LGBT] community," she said. Chava Rosenblit said though she herself is heterosexual, the majority of her friends are part of the LGBT community and she wanted to show her support. I feel we are at a time where we can all say that love is love," Gratton said. Hundreds of people gathered outside at the base of the steps of the Manitoba legislative building on Monday night to mourn the dozens of people killed in a shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub Sunday.

Source: CBC News June 14, 2016 02:03 UTC