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Tim Hortons Harry Potter Backlash | Calgary News
Tim Hortons is facing fire for its new Harry Potter promotion, sparking outrage—especially from the 2SLGBTQ+ community—over its partnership with J.K. Rowling, whose past statements are seen as anti-trans. Critics are calling for boycotts and even renaming the coffee chain, while some employees, including transgender staff, say the move is deeply hurtful. Despite backlash, Tim Hortons stands by the “Back to Hogwarts” event, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first movie with themed menu items and merch, insisting it’s about bringing magic to customers’ routines. The controversy has…
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