In a display of solidarity and activism, the Surrey Dyke March held its fourth march and rally on Saturday, Aug. 23 in Holland Park, reigniting the spirit of Pride as a protest against rising anti-queer and anti-trans sentiments.

"We want to continue that route, especially right now with the way that the political climate is moving towards, especially in Canada and the United States," one of the organizers, Tiffany Tsai, said.

"The anti-trans and anti-queer rhetoric is on the rise, and we wanted to be here to bring back the spirit of Pride as a riot, as a protest, to stand in solidarity with our queer and trans community.

"To let them know that whatever the politics and whatever the policies are being pushed forward at the moment, things like the anti-Sexual Orientation and Gender Ident

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