News Items tag as: criminal harassment

Woman has Okanagan fire chief harassment conviction overturned
August 03, 2019 - 4:19 PM

OKANAGAN - A woman who was found guilty of harassing an Okanagan volunteer fire chief had her conviction overturned in June.
Oliver man given opportunity for redemption
December 04, 2014 - 2:25 PM

PENTICTON - An Oliver man will not have to spend any more time behind bars after pleading guilty to three counts in a Penticton courtroom on December 3.
Kamloops teens who shared nude photos of classmates get probation
December 02, 2014 - 4:12 PM

KAMLOOPS – The three 15-year-old students who pleaded guilty to criminal harassment charges for coaxing nude photos from female classmates and sharing them with others will likely escape criminal sanction.
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens. According to an Aug. 28 BC Liquor and Cannab

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BC movers to pay $65,000 after sexual harassment complaint
A BC moving company that failed to act after an employee complained they were being bullied and sexually harassed has been ordered to pay $65,000 in compensation. According to an Aug. 8 BC Human Rights Tribunal decision, Ontime Moving knew

Woman has Okanagan fire chief harassment conviction overturned