Nova Scotia-based actor Mike Smith, who is best known for playing Bubbles on the television show Trailer Park Boys, has pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual assault.
Smith did not appear in the Dartmouth, N.S., courtroom Thursday, but his lawyer made the plea on his behalf and said his client has chosen to be tried in provincial court.
Trial dates have been set for Oct. 1, 2, and 5. The Crown and defence will reconvene on May 8 for a pre-trial conference.
Crown attorney Bryson McDonald said he’s not certain how many witnesses they will call.
“The only one we know with certainty is the complainant,” he said.
The 53-year-old actor was charged by Halifax Regional Police…