Morris urges people to not paint it with 'intolerant brush'

The Town of Morris, reeling from national headlines and negative social media comments about homophobia, is urging people against painting all residents as intolerant.

The town south of Winnipeg was thrust into the news this week when the openly gay owners of a restaurant said they were closing up and leaving, tired of being targeted by homophobic remarks.

Dave Claringbould, a chef and one of the owners of Pots N Hands, opened the restaurant just four months ago. They have set April 13 as their final day.