Massive crowd rallies in Thunder Bay against gaybashing

Check out our video report

On Friday evening, Thunder Bay rallied in support of Jake Raynard, who was viciously gaybashed on Sep 5.

“We are gathered here in solidarity today to speak out against these acts and urge other victims to step forward and have their stories known,” said Raynard at the rally.

Videographer Paul Morralee was at the event — check out his video report for Xtra.ca:


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