News Items tag as: Vernon Supreme Court

Vernon firestarter lands three-year sentence for 2014 arson spree
January 25, 2019 - 5:02 PM

VERNON - A former Salmon Arm school teacher-turned-spree-arsonist got almost three years in prison today in Vernon court.
STILL GUILTY: Former church pastor loses appeal in North Okanagan assault case
October 18, 2017 - 4:51 PM

VERNON - A church pastor from Africa who came to B.C. with his wife and kids did not get his wish for a new trial or acquittal.
North Okanagan murder case set back for months
December 02, 2016 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - A North Okanagan murder case won’t conclude until at least next summer.
Sentence reduced due to errors in Vernon child sex assault case
November 08, 2016 - 1:00 PM

CONTINUES TO SHOW NO GUILT OR REMORSE
Suspects head to trial in two-year-old Vernon shooting, attempted murder case
July 28, 2016 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - A trio of men arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Polson Park two years ago will have their case heard in Supreme Court.
North Okanagan manslaughter case may hinge on police statements
July 21, 2016 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - Legal arguments in a North Okanagan manslaughter case could determine whether the trial goes ahead or not.
Vernon judge comes down hard on missionary's 'corrective' child beatings
December 16, 2014 - 7:30 PM

“WHEN CONDUCT BASED ON RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IS CONTRARY WITH THE CRIMINAL CODE OF CANADA, THE CRIMINAL CODE MUST PREVAIL”: JUDGE
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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

Vernon firestarter lands three-year sentence for 2014 arson spree