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Arson trial fires up in Vernon Supreme Court

Arson trial fires up in Vernon Supreme Court | iNFOnews.ca

By Charlotte Helston

A Coldstream man faces four counts of arson, including charges for a fire set at Okanagan College. The trial is expected to run all week in Vernon Supreme Court.

Edward Keith Wade of Coldstream allegedly lit a fire in a garbage can at Okanagan College in 2011. He is also charged with a string of arsons in the Coldstream area. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Crown counsel Cristina Cabulea says she will call around ten witnesses to the stand. She notes that damage from the fires was not particularly extensive, and that no residences were involved.

Wade is represented by defense lawyer Claire Abbott.

To contact a reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infotelnews.ca or call (250)309-5230.

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.

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