Samuel De Champlain Bridge to remain rainbow-lit until the end of the month

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will continue to show rainbow-colours of support to Montrealers and Canadians until the end of May.

Infrastructure Canada has announced the Champlain Bridge will light up every Sunday from 9 pm to 10 pm until May 31.

Officials remind people to respect public health’s directives including the need to avoid gatherings.

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“The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will turn on its rainbow lights again every Sunday night in May to show hope, solidarity, and gratitude to all health and essential service workers,” says Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. “Thank you for your resilience, your courage, and your generosity. Together, we will get through this.”

🆕 time! The Samuel De #ChamplainBridge will display its rainbow lights each Sunday in May from 9:00-10:00pm EDT, to show hope and gratitude to all #EssentialWorkers. https://t.co/rI80UumWHA
#cavabienaller🌈#WeWillGetThroughThis #StayHomeSaveLives #SamuelDeChamplainBridge pic.twitter.com/yXrapBmyw5

— Infrastructure Canada (@INFC_eng) May 8, 2020

 

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