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Former B.C. high school teacher charged with sexual offences involving students

Kianuko Wayne Louie, who was a teacher at Kootenay River Secondary School, is facing five charges including sexual exploitation and possessing child pornography. The alleged offences involved two students, according to an RCMP spokesperson.

Kianuko Wayne Louie is charged with 5 counts, including sexual exploitation and possessing child pornography

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Kianuko Wayne Louie is charged with sexual offences against two students while he was a teacher at Kootenay River Secondary School last year. (David Bell/CBC)

A former Creston, B.C., high school teacher has been charged with five criminal offences involving two students, including sexual assault,police say.

Kianuko Wayne Louie, who taught at Kootenay River Secondary School, is charged with sexual exploitation, sexual assault, criminal harassment, extortion, telecommunications to lure a child under 18, and possessing child pornography, according to a statement from the RCMPSoutheast District in Kelowna.

The alleged offences took place between late 2022 to June 2023, according to theRCMP, which is looking for information from anybody who may have further information.

"Some communications occurred over the internet, and possibly social media," said Staff Sgt.Brandon Buliziuk, the commander of the RCMP's Creston detachment.

"We're urging anyone with information, or those who may have been directly affected, to come forward," saidBuliziukin a written statement.

Trish Smillie, superintendent of the Kootenay Lake School District, said she couldn't provide any information about the casebut added that such reports are taken seriously.

"We recognize the impact any report of wrongdoing and the effect that this may have on students and their families and the distress it can cause," said Smillie. "Students may seek support through a trusted adult at the school and make reports to their school principal."

She wouldn't comment on the status of Louie's employment,but an RCMP spokesperson said itended as soon as officials atthe school district learned of the allegations.

According to the RCMP, Louie was released from custody with bail conditions, which include having no contact with the two alleged victims, as well asnot going to any public park, school grounds, or anywhere people under 18 are reasonably expected to be.

Louie's next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 28.

Corrections

  • A previous version of this story stated that Kianuko Wayne Louie was a teacher at Kootenay River Secondary School from late 2022 to June 2023. In fact, this was the timeframe in which the offences were alleged to have happened, according to the RCMP.
    Sep 14, 2023 6:23 AM PT