I was very disappointed to note that for Flag Day on Feb. 15, when Canada celebrated the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of our flag, the Town of Sidney did not have one Canadian flag flying at the foot of Beacon Avenue.

The explanation I eventually received from the Town of Sidney regarding what I thought might have been an oversight, was that their policy is to take the flags down in the fall and raise them again in the spring due to the expectation of inclement weather. Is this simply a long-standing policy that is being adhered to? If so, I think it would be appropriate to review it considering current international developments.

Canadians were asked to fly a Canadian flag on Flag Day as a sign of Canadian pride and unity and respect. Many residents and businesses in Sidney chose to do so.

Many Canadians are distressed with what is occurring in the United States under the current administration. It is more important than ever to show our allegiance to Canada and support our nationB次元官网网址檚 sovereignty. We cannot control what is happening south of the 49th parallel but we certainly can make a stand on our side.

A strong display of Canadian pride can help buoy all of us up during times when we feel that our country and its sovereignty are under attack. I would suggest that it is incumbent on all levels of government to take this seriously and show how proud we are to be Canadian and support B次元官网网址渙ur home and native land.B次元官网网址�

I am aware that the town flies a Canadian flag in front of the municipal hall. However, visitors to Sidney are considerably more likely to see the flag flying proudly at the foot of Beacon than they are to walk to the town hall. I believe the flag flies proudly in front of the B.C. legislature. I believe it is fair to say that the weather is equally harsh in the Inner Harbour.

Barbara Brown

Sidney