Saunders

• Defence asks for house arrest for former Kelowna, B.C. social worker

  The defence lawyer for a former Kelowna social worker is asking that Riley Saunders serve two years of house arrest, while the Crown is asking for six to eight years in prison.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
  
• ‘I was bullied by my own social worker,’ says defrauded youth in sentencing

  Court heard victim impact statements from former youth in care and social workers as the sentencing starts for Robert Riley Saunders, a former social worker.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
  
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• White Collar Crime: How did a B.C. social worker embezzle $460K from the government?

  A social worker in Kelowna defrauded the B.C. government of hundreds of thousands of dollars, and leaked ministry documents outline how he was able to get away with it for years.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2022
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• TVDSB investigating reported use of racial slur at Saunders Secondary School

  A spokesperson for Thames Valley District School Board told Global News the board is not making any further comment at this time "because it's under investigation."

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2021
• Coronavirus: Variant of concern identified in positive test from Saunders Secondary School student

  In a statement, health officials said the Saunders S.S. community has been notified about the positive screen and public health staff will follow up with close contacts.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2021
• Former Kelowna, B.C., social worker accused of fraud granted bail

  Saunders faces 13 criminal charges including ten counts of fraud over $5,000

  Dec 21, 2020
• ‘The system failed us for 17 years’: Former foster child reacts to arrest of former Kelowna social worker

  A former foster child is speaking out about a Kelowna social worker now that criminal charges have been laid.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2020
• London, Ont. teen honoured after tragic incident

  Family and friends are honouring a London teen who passed away unexpectedly. Awards and a memorial are in the works to remember Jalen Rodriguez.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2020
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• Bob Layton: Can Canada medicate the U.S.?

  Bob Layton asks whether Canada has enough medicine to supply all of the U.S.

  Commentary

  Aug 9, 2019
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• Former B.C. social worker facing more allegations

  Kelowna RCMP confirms it has an ongoing fraud investigation involving allegations against the former B.C. social worker.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2018