Thousands of people packed Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park in Prince George to celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday.
Bands, guest speakers, food trucks and cake marked the festive occasion yesterday (Tuesday).
Retired Politician, Shirley Bond told MyPGNow.com she is unapologetically Canadian and the recent tensions with our American neighbours has banded us together.
“I love the country that we get to call home and I think it is fantastic that it’s a sea of red as we look around and people celebrate the special values that Canadians have.”
“I do think that the behaviour on the other side of the border has driven us closer together and has allowed us to stand up for the country that we love.”
Prince George-North Cariboo Conservative MLA Sheldon Clare echoed those sentiments noting the behaviour of American President Donald Trump is the root cause in this sudden spike of patriotism.
“I think there is additional pride in people and I think there are issues that still divide us but I think on Canada Day it is a time to put those issues behind us and celebrate what we have in common and what brings us together.”
“We live in a terrific country and I think that Canadians have a great way of coming together and working in the face of adverse situations and conditions. We certainly seem to be doing that.”
Opening remarks were done by host first nation Elder Lenora White.
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