A school division in Nova Scotia is restricting the types of flags that will be permitted to fly outside its schools.
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE), which represents 23 English-language elementary, middle, and high schools, said flags that are non-governmental will be taken off flagpoles and displayed inside schools.
SSRCE said the regional decision was made to ensure flags are “better cared for” and “protected from damage.”
Schools will still be permitted to fly other flags inside, including in the gym, foyer, and cafeteria.
Spokesperson Ashley Gallant said flags flying outside of schools often get damaged or ripped and that members of the community have complained about the condition of school flags….