An evangelical Mennonite Bible college in British Columbia that has been accused of mistreating a transgender player says it will no longer be hosting the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball provincials.
The decision comes after the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) concluded its investigation into Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, B.C., last week.
Last year, Harriette Mackenzie, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) player who is transgender, filed a complaint with PACWEST against Columbia Bible College, alleging she was verbally and physically mistreated by the basketball team’s coach and players.
PACWEST has not released the findings of its investigation, only saying that a “decision has been communicated to the relevant parties, and the matter is now considered closed.”
PACWEST did not respond to requests for comment from CBC News.
In a statement, Columbia Bible College said it’s “deeply disappointed” with PACWEST’s decision.
“We do not believe that a proper process was …