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Quesnel mayor wins lawsuit against city about controversial book

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The mayor of Quesnel has won a lawsuit against the city after taking a controversial book to a regional district meeting. Last April, Ron Paull and his wife allegedly shared a book that critics say downplays the history of residential schools. Paull denies he was trying to distribute the book – Mar 5, 2025

Quesnel, B.C.’s mayor has won a lawsuit against the city after taking a controversial book to a regional district meeting.

Last April, Mayor Ron Paull and his wife allegedly shared a book, which critics say downplays the history of residential schools.

Paull denies he was trying to distribute the book.

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He said council was acting unfairly, not giving him proper notice and ruled on an unclear motion that resulted in his being censured and removed from various committees.

On Monday, B.C.’s Supreme Court ruled in favour of Paull, saying the city’s resolutions against him should be quashed.

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Council slams B.C. mayor’s wife for distributing controversial book on residential schools

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