City councillors will consider colourful crossings in downtown Nanaimo.
The Nanaimo Pride Society has asked for a rainbow-coloured “pride walk” in time for the Pride Parade June 12.
It’s an idea already seen in other cities like Vancouver and Victoria.
Rick Myers, president of the Nanaimo Pride Society, suggested a good spot for the coloured crosswalks are at the intersection of Commercial and Bastion streets, which he said are smaller than traditional crossings.
Nanaimo city council unanimously agreed to get a staff report on Pride Week, including the rainbow crosswalks and any other financial assistance that can be provided.
Pride Week events run from June 8 to 12.
