Peterborough Police are investigating after paint was found dumped on buildings in the town of Millbrook, including a branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
On Tuesday morning, officers were at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 on King Street East after red paint and white “infinity” symbols were found on the building.
The white infinity sign on a blue background is the Metis flag for Louis Riel Day, which falls on Tuesday. The day commemorates the execution of Louis Riel in 1885 for defending the rights of the Metis.
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The infinity symbols were also painted in the adjacent JB Hall Lodge 145 at 11 King St. E. which belongs to the Peterborough District Masonic Association.
White symbols painted on the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 building in Millbrook.
Harrison Perkins / Special for Peterborough Global News
The symbols were painted in the Peterborough District Masonic Association lodge.
Harrison Perkins / Special for Peterborough Global News
Millbrook is located in Cavan Monaghan Township, south of the city, and is under the jurisdiction of the Peterborough Police Service.
Police have yet to comment on their investigation.
– More to come.
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