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After a review, North Cowichansa国际传媒檚 lawyers determined that, although the post is not in alignment with councilsa国际传媒檚 strategic values related to inclusion and a respectful workplace, the post was not a breach of the rules.

sa国际传媒淐ouncillor Manhas has apologized and removed the post from his Facebook page and recognizes that a post of this nature does not meet the standard council is aspiring to, related to its workplace,sa国际传媒� a release from CAO Ted Swabeysa国际传媒檚 office stated.

sa国际传媒淭his matter was reviewed by council and the matter has been concluded.sa国际传媒�

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In a post last week on his Facebook page, Manhas said, sa国际传媒淟ast June I shared a post from somebody that at the time I thought was funny. However upon further self reflection and comments from the public I have taken down the post. I sincerely apologize for any negative effects or harm this may have caused to many people.sa国际传媒�

robert.barron@cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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