She also declared 'to all 2SLGBTQ+ members of Victoria’s community, and all our allies, know that you are loved, and that love will always prevail over fear, hate and anger. In these uncertain times, we need to come together as a community, not tear each other apart.' 'That is what makes us strong as a community. “Pride month is about celebrating and honouring diversity, celebrating inclusion and making space in our community for love in all its forms,' she continued. 'Pride month is about celebrating love and the right we all have in a free country like Canada for everyone to love whom they choose, to express their gender how they choose and to feel safe in all places and spaces to do so. “These threats of violence have no place in our community,' Helps said. She did this while dressed in drag to show her solidarity. In response, Mayor Lisa Helps issued a fiery statement of support for the small business, Cafe Fantastico. This week, a coffee shop cancelled a family-friendly drag show as part of Pride celebrations after receiving hateful phone calls and threats of violence. The City of Victoria has a reputation as a progressive, environmentally attuned community, but even it isn't immune from homophobia.