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Vancouver Island's Basketball Team Boycotts Game Over Safety Concerns

1/13/2025

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Vancouver Island University's women's basketball team took a bold stand, refusing to face Columbia Bible College over safety concerns for their transgender player, Harriette Mackenzie, who alleged harassment by CBC's coach. While CBC denied the claims and stressed their commitment to safety, the PACWEST postponed the games, igniting accusations of double standards in the league.

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Story summary

Vancouver Island University's women's basketball team took a bold stand, refusing to face Columbia Bible College over safety concerns for their transgender player, Harriette Mackenzie, who alleged harassment by CBC's coach. While CBC denied the claims and stressed their commitment to safety, the PACWEST postponed the games, igniting accusations of double standards in the league.