Saskatchewan’s capital city has called off its plans to raise the Palestinian flag at its city hall.
The City of Regina made the announcement via social media just before 5 p.m. on Nov. 14, the day before the event was set to take place.
“At the direction of Mayor Sandra Masters, the flag raising and ceremony for Palestine that had been planned for tomorrow, Friday November 15, will not proceed,” the post reads.
Masters, the outgoing mayor, was defeated in the recent municipal election on Nov. 13. Chad Bachynski will take on the role when the new council is sworn in Nov. 18.
The Epoch Times contacted the city to comment on the reason for cancellation and was provided with a statement similar to the one shared on social media the day before….