It’s a tale of two tributes to the Ukraine as that country fights off an invasion by Russian troops.
Tributes to Ukraine are popping up around the city, including a large mural that was painted at a construction site on Wilson Avenue in Metrotown (see the photo above).
Other locations have seen yellow and blue paint with smaller tributes.
Some local residents have been putting up signs in their homes, but at least one Burnaby resident is fuming that the landlord that is in charge of his condo building won’t let him put up a tiny little sign showing support for Ukraine after it was invaded by Russia.
Anthony S., who doesn’t want his last name used, is begging for building managers, landlords and strata councils to bend their rules for anyone who wants to show support for people who are suffering right now.
Anthony asked his landlord ahead of time about wanting to put up a small sign, assuming it was just a formality.
But he got a stern response saying that there are no exceptions against flags and signs. He was even threatened with a fine over it.
“No, it won’t end the invasion, but we need to show our support so our politicians understand that they need to do more,” he said. “I get that there are rules, but come on, this is a terrible thing and all people want to do is show their support.”
