Chilliwack trustee Laurie Throness resigned after a B.C. court ordered $750,000 in damages for her hate speech remarks at a 2023 meeting.

Chilliwack school trustee Laurie Throness has resigned following a B.C. court ruling that awarded $750,000 in damages to Barry Neufeld over hate speech. The decision stemmed from remarks Throness made during a public meeting in 2023, which were deemed offensive and discriminatory. Her resignation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of public conduct and free speech in local government.