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Greater Victoria Teacher Charged with Five Youth Sex Offences Awaits Trial

Marnie Burnham, 36, faces charges of sexual exploitation and luring minors, as police pursue new leads and public appeals for additional victims.

Row of lockers in a school.
A Saanich Police vehicle is seen in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
The investigation started after the school district says it was made aware of the "concerning allegations." TIMES COLONIST FILE PHOTO
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Overview

  • Marnie Burnham, a teacher in the Greater Victoria School District, has been charged with five offences, including three counts of sexual exploitation and two counts of luring a minor.
  • The charges stem from a Saanich Police investigation that began in early 2024 after reports of inappropriate sexual interactions with students.
  • Burnham, who taught at Oak Bay High School and Mount Douglas Secondary, was arrested in February 2024 and placed on unpaid leave under an undertaking not to teach.
  • Police have identified multiple alleged victims and are appealing to the public for additional information regarding potential victims who may have had contact with Burnham before December 2024.
  • Burnham has been released on strict conditions, including no contact with minors or school property, with her trial set to begin on June 16, 2025.