Last week, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta heard arguments from both sides of a free speech case concerning — of all things — lights on a bridge.
The High Level Bridge is one of Edmonton’s signature landmarks. Its 60,000 LED light bulbs can be programmed with different colors and patterns to represent different events. The City of Edmonton’s “Light the Bridge” program gives groups within the city a chance to request colors that reflect significant events, special holidays, or awareness campaigns. The city promotes it as a fun addition to the local culture: