City of Kelowna venue booking for One B.C. town hall draws criticism
Kelowna Pride Society says the city-owned venue conflicts with municipal inclusion commitments, and organizers expect protests at the June 14 event.
- Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie and her One B.C. party will hold a town hall at Kelowna's Parkinson Recreation Centre on Sunday, June 14, prompting vocal criticism from the Kelowna Pride Society over the use of a municipal venue.
- Co-Vice president Candace Banks requested that city officials deny One B.C. access to municipal facilities, arguing that hosting Brodie at a city-owned venue conflicts with Kelowna's commitments to inclusion and diversity, especially following Pride Week.
- The 4th Annual Komasket Powwow coincides with the town hall, which Banks stated 'is inconsistent with the values and commitments that the City of Kelowna has publicly embraced.'
- Mayor Tom Dyas stated the decision to permit the event 'wasn't at his level' and 'didn't come across his desk,' though he was aware of it; the city and RCMP have not publicly raised security concerns.
- Earlier this month in Kamloops, Brodie spoke at 100 Victoria Street West after the city required more than $7,700 for security at the Sandman Centre, costs the One B.C. leader called a 'fake excuse' to 'cancel' the appearance.
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City of Kelowna venue booking for One B.C. town hall draws criticism - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
UPDATE: 12 p.m., Friday, June 12 The Kelowna Pride Society has issued an official statement opposing Dallas Brodie and One B.C. hosting a town hall in Kelowna at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. “At a time when denialism, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric and attacks on reconciliation are increasing, we cannot remain silent. Kelowna must not become a platform for division, denialism, discrimination, or harm,” said Pride president Percy Lezard. The Pride …
City of Kelowna venue booking for One B.C. town hall draws criticism - Grand Forks Gazette
Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie and her One B.C. party will hold a town hall at Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre on June 14, prompting criticism from the Kelowna Pride Society over the use of a municipal venue. According to the One B.C. website, discussion topics include the party’s platform, the implementation of UNDRIP and the defence of private and Crown property. The town hall is scheduled for the same day as the final day of the …
City of Kelowna venue booking for One B.C. town hall draws criticism - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
UPDATE: 12 p.m., Friday, June 12 The Kelowna Pride Society has issued an official statement opposing Dallas Brodie and One B.C. hosting a town hall in Kelowna at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. “At a time when denialism, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric and attacks on reconciliation are increasing, we cannot remain silent. Kelowna must not become a platform for division, denialism, discrimination, or harm,” said Pride president Percy Lezard. The Pride …
City of Kelowna venue booking for One B.C. town hall draws criticism - Northern Sentinel
Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie and her One B.C. party will hold a town hall at Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre on June 14, prompting criticism from the Kelowna Pride Society over the use of a municipal venue. According to the One B.C. website, discussion topics include the party’s platform, the implementation of UNDRIP and the defence of private and Crown property. The town hall is scheduled for the same day as the final day of the …
Kelowna Capital News
City of Kelowna venue booking for One B.C. town hall draws criticism
Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie and her One B.C. party will hold a town hall at Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre on June 14, prompting criticism from the Kelowna Pride Society over the use of a municipal venue. According to the One B.C. website, discussion topics include the party’s platform, the implementation of UNDRIP and the defence of private and Crown property. The town hall is scheduled for the same day as the final day of the …
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