An advertising mural that says 'Herbaland proudly made in (the 51st state) Canada.' The '51st state' portion is crossed out in white. A janitor cleans the floor next to the mural.

A Richmond, B.C., company has apologized after an advertising mural in a transit station drew online flak for its reference to the "51st state" amid public annexation threats by the U.S. president.