Local communities rally for Ukraine three years after Russia invasion

Community members rallying for Ukraine in Bradford, Ont., on Sat., Feb 22, 2025 (Source: Ukrainian Community of Bradford/Facebook)

As Monday marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian communities across Simcoe County are holding rallies to stand in solidarity with their country.

Flags lined the streets of Bradford West Gwillimbury on Saturday as the community held a car rally to commemorate the anniversary.

“The Ukrainian community of Bradford once again gathered together to stand under the blue, yellow colours of Ukraine,” said Scot Davidson, York—Simcoe MP, in a social media post. “They have done so for 3 years now in a show of resolve and solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. We are so fortunate to have been able to welcome many Ukrainians into our community of Bradford West Gwillimbury who have fled hardship and the horrors of war. We can hold on to the hope and promise that there are better days ahead for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.”

There is also a rally in Barrie scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. near City Hall.