Port CoquitlamB次元官网网址檚 mayor says racist signs discovered in the Tri-Cities over the weekend advertising a B次元官网网址渨hites-onlyB次元官网网址� play group are B次元官网网址渧ile garbageB次元官网网址� and being investigated by police.
The signs, which were found posted in Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam, welcome B次元官网网址減roud parents of European childrenB次元官网网址� to gather for play dates with other white kids. They describe white children as being a minority and say parents should invest in their B次元官网网址渟ense of well being and racial identity.B次元官网网址�
Statistics Canada 2021 census data of the Port Moody-Coquitlam electoral district found 51,375 residents were part of a racialized group or visible minority, while 62,515 residents were not.
The posters lead people to join a Telegram group described as a space for white parents in the Tri-Cities. As of publication, the group has 231 subscribers.
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West said in a statement that bylaw officers searched for a sign reported near the intersection of McAllister Avenue and Shaughnessy Street or any others as soon as the city became aware of it, but couldnB次元官网网址檛 find any still up.
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Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart told Black Press Media he grew up in the community and has never come across something so offensive, except in history books.
B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 just disgusting that anyone could voice that opinion, let alone hold that opinion. Ignorance can be fixed with education, in many cases, but you canB次元官网网址檛 fix stupid.
B次元官网网址淚 truly hope and believe that this isnB次元官网网址檛 a widespread perspective, but rather the unfortunate thoughts of one individual,B次元官网网址� Stewart said.
The city said staff will remove any signs they find on public property.
Coquitlam RCMP have opened a file on the signs and is investigating if there is any criminality involved. Anyone with information can contact them and quote files 2023-25827 and 2023-800428.
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