Okanagan vice principal to stand trial for assault

Duane Thachyk is scheduled for a full trial starting June 7

Kelowna News Staff
Feb. 14, 2019 7:00 a.m.
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A vice principal at Mount Boucherie Secondary will stand trial later this year on the charge of assault causing bodily harm.

Duane Thachyk is scheduled for a full trial starting June 7 for an incident alleged to have occurred Oct. 13, 2018.

According to court documents it’s a K file, which means the accused and complainant are family members.

Little more is known about the allegations.

A call has been made to the school district to learn more about Thachyk and his current status at the school.

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