WATCH: The City of Vernon's cemetery tribute restrictions recently came into effect. From March 15 to October 15, only fresh-cut floral arrangements in approved tribute holders are allowed to be left at grave plots, but that isn't sitting well with one local resident. He says the bylaw goes against his human and religious rights. Jayden Wasney reports.
“It was online through the province of B.C., but it’s still being investigated,” said Langlois.Global News reached out to the BC Human Rights Tribunal. Typically, it takes one to two months for the tribunal to decide if it can deal with a complaint, but due to a high volume of complaints, it says it could take nine to 12 months to provide an update on cases recently filed.The lengthy delay means it could be a while before Langlois hears back from the city.
“However, at present, the city is unaware of any official complaints filed with the Human Rights Tribunal. As this matter could potentially be under review by the Human Rights Tribunal, it would be inappropriate for the city to comment.”