SOGI

• SOGI 123 in B.C.’s schools reduces discrimination even for heterosexual students: report

  The UBC Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre (SARAVYC) report shows that SOGI 123 decreased bullying and sexual orientation discrimination for all students.

  Education

  Oct 9
  
• Thin turnout to B.C. protests over sexual orientation and gender identity

  Turnout to what was billed as the 'Million March for Children' in B.C. was sparse in comparison to previous years.

  Politics

  Sep 20
  
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• Law banning ‘disruptive’ protests near B.C. schools now in effect

  B.C. passed the Safe Schools Act earlier this month, which sets 20 metre (66-foot) "no-go zones" for protesters around schools.

  Politics

  May 31
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• B.C. police seek witnesses, video in tractor crash during November anti-SOGI rally

  The tractor rolled as police were trying to pull it over on the 176 Street Overpass over Highway 1 in Surrey on Nov. 25. Video of the incident circulated widely on social media.

  Crime

  Feb 14
• Police cleared in tractor crash during B.C. anti-SOGI rally

  The tractor rolled on the onramp to the 176 Street overpass in Surrey on Nov. 25, as it was being pursued by police vehicles. Video of the crash circulated widely on social media. 

  Crime

  Feb 9
• Attempt to recall B.C. Education Minister Rachna Singh fails

  The petition collected 3,264 signatures, well short of the nearly 12,000 needed to recall Education Minister Rachna Singh.

  Politics

  Jan 29
• Okanagan man frustrated as attempts to host SOGI discussions cancelled

  "SOGI (proponents) can present their (views), our side can present theirs, and then the people can walk away with the information and make their own decisions."

  Education

  Jan 12
• Protests clash over sexual orientation and gender identity school program in Kelowna

  The One Million March 4 Children was one of many across Canada on Saturday with large groups of people protesting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in schools (SOGI).

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2023
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• Rally against hate in Kelowna welcomes thousands

  The event was as a response to the anti-SOGI protest on Sept. 20 and many at Sunday's rally said those types of protests are causing fear among the trans community and the youth.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2023
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• Suspects sought after ATA Pride flag destroyed during 1 Million March for Children Edmonton protest

  A large Pride flag was torn down and destroyed during duelling protests drew thousands of people to the Alberta Teachers' Association building on Sept. 20.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2023