Trial

• Trial set for semi-driver in West Kelowna crash that killed one, injured another

  Gilles Laferriere suffered multiple broken bones during the crash and a man named Carlos died in the driver's seat.

  Crime

  Apr 14
• Defence argues for former Vernon teacher’s case to be thrown out on technicality

  Closing arguments have finished in the trial of a former Vernon teacher accused of historic sex crimes.

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• Former Vernon teacher accused of historic sex crimes denies allegations

  Forty-year-old Anoop Singh Klair said that he did not sexually assault young boys between 1999 to 2003.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Former Vernon teacher on trial for historic sex crimes

  Anoop Singh Klair is facing several charges, including sexual assault and sexual interference of a person under the age of 14.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• ‘I killed Esa:’ Suspect admits to fatal stabbing in RCMP interrogation video

  In an RCMP interrogation video shown to a Kelowna courtroom on Monday, Noah Vaten admits to killing Esa Carriere on Canada Day in 2018 but says he doesn’t remember it.

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Court hears about alleged confession in Canada Day manslaughter trial

  Court heard that the morning after the Canada Day stabbing that left 23-year-old Esa Carriere dead, accused killer Noah Vaten came home and confessed to a roommate.

  Canada

  Mar 1
• Surveillance video shows last moments of Kelowna homicide victim’s life

  Nathan Truant and Noah Vaten, who are both in their 20s, are accused of killing 23-year-old Esa Carriere.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Kelowna Mountie found not guilty of sexual assault

  In a surprise turn of events during court on Thursday, the Crown prosecutor asked the judge to acquit a Kelowna Mountie accused of sexual assault, and the judge agreed.

  Canada

  Feb 18
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• Kelowna Mountie denies rape allegation

  RCMP officer Chad Vance took the stand and denied trying to rape a woman he had been dating for about six months in the summer of 2015.

  Canada

  Feb 17
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• ‘I sobbed all the way home’: Alleged victim takes stand in Kelowna Mountie’s sexual assault trial

  Warning: This story contains details readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. 

  Canada

  Feb 16