Mount Pearl City council members signed a declaration of support for the queer community during this week’s public meeting. The St. John’s Pride 2024 Festival kicked off on July 10 and runs until July 21. The City of Mount Pearl, meanwhile, will be hosting Pride in the Pearl today at St. David’s Park as part of the city’s annual City Days festival. From left are Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley, who joined the meeting by video, councillor Chelsea Lane with little newborn Nathan Benoit, who was born July 9, councillor Jim Locke, Mayor Dave Aker, St. John’s Pride co-chair Eddy St. Coeur, and councillors Bill Antle and Mark Rice. Mark Squibb photo
