Sons of Freedom children at New Denver in the 1950s. Royal BC Museum and Archives C-01739

An apology to B.C.'s Doukhobor community for the removal of children from their homes has been postponed by the provincial government. The apology was expected this week, but has been delayed until the new year. It's been 24 years since an ombudsperson's report recommended an apology and compensation for actions that were, "unjust and oppressive."  Some members of the Doukhobor community are hurt and dismayed by the postponement. Read more in this Arrow Lakes News story.