The Shambhala Music Festival, hosted in Salmo, B.C., since 1998, is postponing this summer's virtual event after sexual violence allegations were made online against at least one of its performers. An overhead photograph of the Shambhala Music Festival from 2013. The festival will also do further training for staff about handling reports of sexual harassment or violence at the festival. "We know that these actions won't reduce the trauma felt by anyone who has experienced sexual violence," organizers said in the release. Organizers say they consider Shambhala Music Festival a leader in harm reduction.

Source: CBC News July 19, 2020 00:56 UTC