Listen Live
Listen Live

Human rights tribunal issues $150,000 fine to Indigenous child-care agency for discriminating against mother

The B-C Human Rights Tribunal has awarded 150 thousand dollars to an indigenous mother in what it’s calling an “unprecedented” settlement.

The woman had her children taken away after social workers suspected that the woman abused alcohol and was responsible for the sudden death of her baby even though natural causes were listed as the cause of death.

The tribunal ruled the suspicions were totally unfounded…..the result of laws, policies, and practices that have created a system stacked against indigenous families.

It’s the second-highest such award made in our province.

with files from Vista Radio newswire

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

<p>

- Advertisement -
</p>

Latest News

Downed wire causes PG power outage

BC Hydro crews are dealing with a mid-day power outage in Prince George. 643 customers are in affected north of Midland Road and East of Aberdeen Road.

Music at the Pavilion to kick off Thursday night

Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park is the place for free live music this summer starting on Thursday. The City is hosting Music at the Pavilion every second Thursday until August 21st.

Helicopter crash in the South Cariboo under investigation

Four people were taken to hospital for treatment following a helicopter crash over the weekend in the South Cariboo. 100 Mile House RCMP responded to the incident that happened yesterday (July 6) in Lone Butte.

Texas 4,000 makes several stops in northern B.C.

A team of cyclists from Texas have made their way through the Bulkley Valley heading to Anchorage, Alaska.

WestJet adding more flights on B.C. routes

WestJet is increasing the frequency of several B.C. routes, starting next week. 
- Advertisement -