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B.C.’s Shambhala postpones virtual music fest amid sex assault allegationsA popular B.C. electronic music festival has hit pause on its upcoming virtual event and is reviewing its policies as it grapples with allegations of sexual assault.EntertainmentJul 19, 2020
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Shambhala Buddhist leader drops teaching in wake of report on sexual misconductSakyong Mipham Rinpoche said in an email to his students today that he is sorry for "all that has happened," and that he understands he is the main source of suffering and confusion in the community.CanadaFeb 21, 2019
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Report finds complaints of ‘sexual misconduct’ by leader of Halifax-based Buddhist church to be credibleAn investigator with the Halifax law firm Wickwire Holm hired by the organization found clergyman Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche made inappropriate sexual advances towards two female students.CrimeFeb 3, 2019
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Nova Scotia’s top news stories of 2018: July to DecemberHere are some of the top news stories that took place in Nova Scotia during the second half of the year.CanadaDec 31, 2018
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U.S. authorities investigating misconduct allegations at Shambhala retreat in ColoradoU.S. authorities are looking into potential illicit activity involving a Colorado retreat connected to Shambhala International, a Halifax-based Buddhist organization roiled by sexual misconduct allegations.CanadaDec 21, 2018
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Wildfire burning near Salmo, annual music festivalA wildfire is burning near Salmon B.C., and one of the province's largest music festivals.CanadaAug 9, 2018
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Halifax-based Buddhist group grappling with alleged sexual misconduct announces transition planSakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the leader of the Shambhala International community, stepped back from his duties this month pending the outcome of a third-party investigation.CanadaJul 30, 2018
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‘It appears he had a very revolving door’: Allegations against Halifax-based Buddhist leader risingThe woman whose whistleblowing research has touched off a sex scandal in a Halifax-based Buddhist organization suggests the allegations have just begun.Jul 13, 2018
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Shambhala music festival issues ‘pre-evacuation alert’ due to B.C. wildfiresFestival organizers say the notice is being posted out of an abundance of caution.Aug 10, 2017
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Music fest crowdfunds for drug-checking machineFor the past 14 years, organizers of a giant electronic music festival on a British Columbia mountain ranch have quietly helped participants test their recreational drugs to find out what substances are inside.LifestyleAug 1, 2016
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