Your Kelowna in 2023, the Aftermath of Basran; Better, Worse or the Same?

Your Kelowna in 2023, in the Aftermath of Basran; is Better, is Worse or is just the Same?

1. Basran made my Kelowna Better
26
19%
2. Basran made my Kelowna Worse
94
69%
3. Basran had no impact on my Kelowna
17
12%
 
Total votes: 137

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Ken7
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Re: Former mayor in some hot water

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Lynn K wrote: Dec 7th, 2022, 4:28 pm
Ken7 wrote: Dec 7th, 2022, 3:40 pm
I do hope if it was an office victim they do a thorough investigation.
I do hope if it was ANY victim they do a thorough investigation.
Some do and some don't it helps the probability of conviction when done properly. Truly any slack a$$ investigation can be dismissed!
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Re: Former mayor in some hot water

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He will be damaged goods, whether he wins or loses in court. The stigma will never disappear.
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Re: Former mayor in some hot water

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It would be pretty unfair to both the accused and the alleged victim if the investigation isn't thorough.
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Re: Former mayor in some hot water

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If Colin had been re-elected and is now being charged with a sexual assault would Kelowna taxpayers foot his legal defense? If so, Kelowna citizens got lucky and didn't know it.
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Re: Former mayor in some hot water

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well , well , well how about that, everyone knows my dislike for mr basran, where is his fan club now, maybe the accusers name is not shown because in general, it's can be an under age thing , hope this topic does not get lock as many topic with the same kind of stories have not been locked in the past, safe bet he might be out of town for a while
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Re: Former mayor in some hot water

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You can bet that City Manager GilCHRIST knew about this investigation through his position of City Manager and liaison with the RCMP. One has to wonder about what else has been covered' up.
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DaveJV wrote: Dec 7th, 2022, 4:41 pm You cant that City Manager GilCHRIST knew about this investigation through his position of City Manager and liaison with the RCMP. One has to wonder about what else has been covered' up.
bingo..............
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the truth wrote: Dec 7th, 2022, 4:38 pm well , well , well how about that, everyone knows my dislike for mr basran, where is his fan club now, maybe the accusers name is not shown because in general, it's can be an under age thing , hope this topic does not get lock as many topic with the same kind of stories have not been locked in the past, safe bet he might be out of town for a while
Victims of sexual assault are usually protected by the Courts. Let's face it they have gone through enough already why spread their names through the media.

Chances are there will be a ban on naming the victim and should be.
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Re: Former mayor in some hot water

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the truth wrote: Dec 7th, 2022, 4:43 pm
DaveJV wrote: Dec 7th, 2022, 4:41 pm You cant that City Manager GilCHRIST knew about this investigation through his position of City Manager and liaison with the RCMP. One has to wonder about what else has been covered' up.
bingo..............
Because until he is formally charged it would be pretty irresponsible to publish anything and could be charged with libel if proven wrong.

I mean really shake your head and think about it. Peoples lives can be ruined over false accusations.

If he's guilty then I have no sympathy for him but if he's innocent then I feel sorry for him.
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the truth wrote: Dec 7th, 2022, 4:38 pm well , well , well how about that, everyone knows my dislike for mr basran, where is his fan club now, maybe the accusers name is not shown because in general, it's can be an under age thing , hope this topic does not get lock as many topic with the same kind of stories have not been locked in the past, safe bet he might be out of town for a while
It's can be an underage assault thing, or it's can be an adult sexual assault thing, or it's can be a false accusation. Your inference to pedophilia is definitely a standard unsubstantiated "the truth" thing.
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does there has have to be enough proof to be charged with sex assault
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*removed*
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Reason: Making it personal
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Re: Your Kelowna in 2023, the Aftermath of Basran; Better, Worse or the Same?

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Well, spending hasn't changed. The mayor has a good opportunity to show some leadership and slim down City Hall.
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the truth wrote: Dec 7th, 2022, 5:04 pm does there has have to be enough proof to be charged with sex assault
No, there has to be sufficient evidence the allegation may be true.

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