The committee that advises the Vancouver Police Department on the needs and perspectives of Black and African-descent communities has cut ties with the force and accused police leadership of disrespecting and dismissing its members.
Faye Wightman has explained the reasons behind her Jan. 30 resignation, saying that apparent conflicts of interest and political interference made her unable to continue.
School trustees voted last fall to reinstate the School Liaison Officer program, which was cancelled in 2021 amid concerns officers' had a negative effect on some students.
School trustees voted last fall to reinstate the School Liaison Officer program, which was cancelled in 2021 amid concerns officers’ had a negative effect on some students.
Rachel Roy plans to tender her resignation after Thursday’s heated and “deeply disappointing” meeting, during which members of the African Descent Advisory Committee walked out.