SPRINGDALE, N.L.—A Newfoundland town that received national attention when it refused to permit a rainbow crosswalk has now agreed to hold a Pride Week. The town of Springdale came under scrutiny last month after refusing to allow the colourful crosswalk near Indian River High School. The week is to begin with the signing of a proclamation and raising of the Rainbow Pride Flag at Springdale Town Hall. Now the council and the school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance have announced they’ll celebrate Pride Week from June 4 to 8. Prominent Newfoundlanders criticized the rejection of the crosswalk on social media, while a different Newfoundland town council decided to install rainbow crosswalks without being asked.

Source: thestar May 23, 2018 22:30 UTC