This is the same Richmond where City hall has refused to fly the rainbow flag, or support any manner of a gay pride parade, or even a  float in the local Salmon Festival parade.  This is the same Richmond where the school board has refused to consider any policy changes concerning LGBTQ support or resources. Let alone gender neutral washrooms.

In fact the school board is on record as stating they have to tread carefully so as not to upset certain demographics in the City.

Meanwhile a Richmond youth worker has stated that many youth hide or seek support in Vancouver.  "Kids are afraid to be out," said Dora Ng (youth worker) , who has noted the hiding is greater in the Chinese-Canadian community. 

Well done Richmond.