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CBC News - Top Stories

CBC News - Top Stories

Title Cambridge, Ont., mayor 'stands by' stopping teen's speech at Pride event Source CBC News - Top Stories
Description Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett (left) is seen interrupting Sophie Mills during their speech at the city's Pride Month flag raising event. The teen describes the experience as "scary."

Cambridge, Ont.,Mayor Jan Liggett issued a statement on Friday after her office received backlash after the city's Pride flag raising event on Monday. Liggett was seen on video cutting off a teenager who was giving a speech during the event. Liggett says she stopped the teen from saying a part of the speech that hadn't been vetted by city staff.
Link https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/cambridge-mayor-responds-pride-event-controversy-stopped-teens-speech-9.7225547?cmp=rss Published At 2026-06-05 17:22:22 (1 month ago)
Created At 2026-06-05 17:30:14 Updated At 2026-06-05 17:30:14