Vancouver riots make headlines worldwide
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Images of rioters wreaking havoc in Vancouver’s downtown core are being seen around the world as the aftermath of the Canucks loss in the Stanley Cup final makes international headlines.
Mainstream news organizations worldwide, including The New York Times, CNN, and Al Jazeera ran the riot story prominently on their websites and in their morning newscasts.
Vancouver makes headlines, for all the wrong reasons
"Trouble in Vancouver's Streets After Defeat" appeared in The New York Times. The Brisbane Times wrote, "Hockey fans hopping mad" and the cover of the Edmonton Sun simply said “Losing ugly.”
People outside of major news outlets used much more colourful language to describe the story.
Canadian musician Matthew Good wrote a story for the British news organization, The Guardian. His headline reads, “The Stanley Cup riot shames Vancouver.”
“It was an absolute disgrace,” says Good.
Vancouver mayor Gregor Richardson called the rioting "despicable," while NBA star Steve Nash of Victoria, B.C., said, "Vancouver is being embarrassed."
#CanucksRiot was trending worldwide on Twitter, with comments ranging from outrage to disbelief.
Belizardi tweeted, “Wo Canada! My image of our peaceful neighbor to the north is tarnished after reading about the riots today. #sorelosers.”
Therealfnshow tweeted, “Wait, there were riots in Canada? Really? Canada? But... It's Canada! #whatisevengoingon.”
Meanwhile, volunteers and city officials continue to pick up the pieces after their city was left in ruins.
With files from The Canadian Press
