An image of a retired Liberal supporter flipping the double bird at a rally for Mark Carney in Brantford, Ont., last Friday has gone viral, with the man being dubbed “the Brantford Boomer.” CBC’s visual investigations team dug into social media footage to sort out the circumstances that led to the brief interaction.

The ‘Brantford Boomer’ is going viral — what really happened?
Apr 26, 2025 | 4:00 AM