News Items tag as: Jacob Lowes trial

Defence argues critical witnesses were absent from Vernon shooting trial
February 28, 2017 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Defence lawyers in a Vernon shooting and attempted murder trial say what really happened that day and who pulled the trigger is unknown because key witnesses were never called to testify by the Crown.
Witnesses describe hearing gunshots on day of Polson Park shootout
February 16, 2017 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - The manager of the Green Valley Hotel was at home with his wife and daughter when he heard the sound of gun fire.
Polson Park shooting started with a robbery gone wrong at the Green Valley Motel
February 14, 2017 - 1:21 PM

VERNON- A high profile shootout in Polson Park broke out after a robbery went south at the Green Valley Motel and the occupant chased the intruders to defend his drug business, the Crown alleged on the first day of Jacob Daniel Lowes’ Supreme Court trial.
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JONESIE: The lessons of free-range children long forgotten
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

Defence argues critical witnesses were absent from Vernon shooting trial