Drag Storytime Cancelled Amid Board Pushback

A drag storytime event at Mutchmor Public School in Ottawa has been canceled, sparking outrage from trustee Donna Blackburn, who’s been on the school board for 15 years. She insists the principal wasn’t the one who made the call — the decision came from the board itself — and accuses them of deflecting blame. Blackburn, openly gay, says canceling the event sends a dangerous message to LGBTQ+ students already at higher risk for mental health struggles. She also defends the principal, Sandy Miller, who’s caught in the crossfire. With the school board under provincial oversight, Blackburn suspects the cancellation was a move to avoid backlash from anti-drag critics — but she’s adamant elected officials must stand up for vulnerable students, even when it’s unpopular. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/3f8d7ebd0cfdfab5