
Vancouver has proven that it continues to be a beacon of hope against the rising global tide of hatred and intolerance.
See also
- Over 4,000 people attend counter rally against racism at Vancouver City Hall
- Premier John Horgan condemns Saturday's far-right rally in Vancouver
- Counter-protest to far-right march in Vancouver backed by Mayor Gregor Robertson
- Vancouver man cleans racist graffiti off bus stop during his work day (VIDEO)
On Saturday, over 4,000 people convened at Vancouver City Hall for a relatively peaceful rally against racism and fascism that countered a planned far-right, anti-Islam march.
There were many signs with messages and symbols of tolerance and diversity – everything from playing off a famous catchphrase by Bart Simpson to a sign that read “laundry is the only thing that should be separated by colour”.
Here are some of the best signs from yesterday’s counter rally:

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Daily Hive)

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Daily Hive)

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Daily Hive)

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Daily Hive)

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Daily Hive)

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Ivan Yastrebov / Instagram)

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Ivan Yastrebov / Instagram)

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Daily Hive)

The counter rally against racism by Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver at Vancouver City Hall on August 19, 2017. (Ivan Yastrebov / Instagram)
See also
- Over 4,000 people attend counter rally against racism at Vancouver City Hall
- Premier John Horgan condemns Saturday's far-right rally in Vancouver
- Counter-protest to far-right march in Vancouver backed by Mayor Gregor Robertson
- Vancouver man cleans racist graffiti off bus stop during his work day (VIDEO)