Pink Shirt Day is about standing up to bullying. It is marked across the world, but originated in Canada, starting as a protest against a bullying incident at Central Kings Rural High School in Nova Scotia when a grade nine student, Charles McNeill, arrived to school wearing a pink shirt. On this day, many of those who participate wear pink to symbolize a stand against bullying. On Wednesday, Feb. 26 (the last Wednesday in February), schools and organizations in Cranbrook, Kimberley and around Canada stood up for peace, love and understanding.