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Premier Eby apologizes for ‘screwing up’ Doukhobor apology

B.C. government first gave less than a day’s notice, then cancelled the apology event
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Premier David Eby took the blame for the last-minute postponement of a Doukhobor apology when asked for an explanation at a Nov. 29 event to announce the completion of a University of Victoria housing project. Photo: Ella Matte

Premier David Eby is taking the blame for the postponement of a planned apology to the Doukhobour community for historical wrongs dating back to the removal of children from their homes in the 1950s.

On the evening of Nov. 27, select community members received invitations to watch the livestream of an apology set to take place during the Nov. 28, 10 a.m.

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Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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