The legal troubles for fashion mogul Peter Nygard have generated a lot of discussion with residents in a southern Manitoba community that has ties to the Nygard Family.
Dozens of women have come forward to accuse the millionaire fashion executive of rape and sexual abuse.
A dedication ceremony took place in 2002 where Peter Nygard spoke of his many fond memories of Deloraine and the people who helped his family.
Deloraine-Winchester Reeve Gord Weidenhamer says it’s a difficult situation but it’s one that has a lot of people talking. “Now with the controversy going on there are lots of questions about whether or not to still be connected to Nygard. A number of people are going with the innocent until proven guilty thing but at the same time there has been some communication on where council stands on the issue.”
A number of councillors have been contacted by people sharing their opinions on the Nygard Park issue.
“Individual councillors have been getting calls and we’ve even received a few letters. At our next meeting, we will talk about all this. Some think innocent until proven guilty but at the same time I don’t think with 100 people they can all be wrong, let’s put it that way.”
Deloraine Winchester councillors will discuss the issue at their regular meeting on Wednesday.