Allegations
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‘Turning our culture into contraband:’ Calls for national inquiry into B.C. eagle-poaching caseB.C. officials accused 13 Indigenous men of poaching dozens of eagles but dropped the charges after nearly a decade of legal proceedings prompting calls for an apology and inquiry.PerspectivesMay 12
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Dutton man, 70, faces historic sex crimes charges involving minors: OPPOPP say the alleged sexual assaults are reported to have occurred during the 1990s in London, Southwest Middlesex, and Elgin County.CrimeApr 20
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Woodstock mayor chairs council meeting amid calls for him to step down following chargesUnder the Municipal Act, Trevor Birtch is not required to step down or take leave of absence. Only when an official is sentenced to jail are they disqualified from serving.CanadaFeb 17
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Woodstock mayor, councillors meet in emergency council session to address chargesThe meeting, which lasted for roughly an hour, saw councillors receive legal advice from the city solicitor, according to a statement from Acting Mayor Connie Lauder.PoliticsFeb 9
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Kelowna woman raises allegations against Indigenous healer, Ki-Low-Na Friendship SocietyA Kelowna woman claims she was inappropriately touched on her private parts during a massage with an Indigenous healer, according to allegations made in civil court documents.CanadaNov 23, 2021
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Civil court cases move forward in Lake Country woman’s deathRecently-filed civil court documents are shedding new light on the events that unfolded around the time of the death of a Lake Country woman.CrimeOct 18, 2021
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Sharks’ Kane denies game fixing allegations from wifeSan Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane denied allegations his wife made on social media that he bet on NHL games, including against his own team.SportsAug 1, 2021
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An in-depth look at allegations against a former Kelowna Mountie and how the case was handledA closer look at several women's allegations against a former Kelowna Mountie, how their cases were handled and why the alleged victims say breach of trust charges aren't enough.CanadaApr 24, 2021
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‘This could have a chilling effect’: The impact of a Kelowna Mountie’s alleged actionsThe alleged victims of a former Kelowna Mountie say there are systemic problems in the way their cases were handled.CanadaApr 23, 2021
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‘It was more than breach of trust’: Alleged victims outraged at ex-Mountie’s chargesThe charges a former RCMP officer is now facing aren’t enough for the crimes he’s accused of, according to some of his alleged victims.CanadaApr 22, 2021
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