Beaver Statue Smashed in Toronto | Vancouver News

A U.S.-themed beaver statue in Toronto—part of a citywide World Cup art project celebrating 51 countries with interactive QR code challenges—was smashed Saturday night. Decked out with American flags, a USA jersey, Statue of Liberty imagery, and a Black Lives Matter fist, the statue symbolized unity and global celebration. The destruction sparked outrage, with artist Alyah Holmes receiving threats and U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra condemning the act as damaging to the artist, community, and charity. Toronto police are investigating, while organizers say while some damage was expected, this incident was especially disappointing. The project, meant to bring people together through playful exploration, now faces a setback amid rising tensions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ecdc5e025b3f7a86