Sudbury water tower to glow blue and green for Community Living Month

Sudbury's water tower was lit up green and blue on Sudbury in honour of Community Living Month, which had been marked across Ontario for decades.

Community Living Greater Sudbury will mark the start of Community Living Month with a symbolic lighting of the Sudbury Water Tower on May 4.

To glow blue and green

The tower will be illuminated in blue and green – the signature colours of the Community Living movement – to celebrate the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. The event, titled ‘Shine a Light on Community Living,’ is part of a province-wide initiative promoting belonging and awareness. As is tradition, the CN Tower in Toronto will also participate by lighting up blue and green throughout the night beginning at sunset for five minutes at the top of every hour and at every half-hour mark throughout May.

“We are thrilled to see the water tower lit up in blue and green,” said Sherry Salo, executive director of Community Living Greater Sudbury.

“This symbolic gesture represents the heart of what Community Living Month is all about – making sure everyone feels seen, heard, and included in the life of their community.”

Residents are invited to view the display at 8 p.m. Sunday from the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and share photos on social media using the hashtags #ShineALightCLGS and #CommunityLivingMonth.

Community Living Month, observed every May in Ontario, highlights the contributions of people with intellectual disabilities and advocates for inclusive communities. This year’s theme is ’Inclusion Means Everyone.’ In previous years in Sudbury, the Big Nickel was illuminated green and blue in honour of Community Living Month.

For more information about Community Living Greater Sudbury, their services or how to get involved, visit their website or social media pages.