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UPDATE: Extradition stayed for Maple Ridge pair accused of ‘honour killing’

UPDATE: Extradition stayed for Maple Ridge pair accused of ‘honour killing’

Source tells Black Press a lawyer filed a last-minute appeal in court
B.C. man dead after shooting near Alaska Highway

B.C. man dead after shooting near Alaska Highway

Police still routing traffic around scene in Porter Creek
Famous elk back with new headgear on Vancouver Island

Famous elk back with new headgear on Vancouver Island

He’s sporting a tarp, an innertube, and windchimes now but he’s the same frisky fellow from last year.
B.C. Legislature shines spotlight on Orange Shirt Day

B.C. Legislature shines spotlight on Orange Shirt Day

Government members are joining Phyllis Webstad at the B.C. Legislature Thursday to raise awareness about the residential school legacy and her Orange Shirt Day message that “every child matters.”
B.C. regulator changing crowdfunding rules, enabling access in Alberta

B.C. regulator changing crowdfunding rules, enabling access in Alberta

Changes increase the limit from $1,500 to $5,000
University of Victoria rocked by racist social media post

University of Victoria rocked by racist social media post

School president issues statement condemning the behaviour and says the matter is under investigation.
Canada, U.K. using CETA as new trade model

Canada, U.K. using CETA as new trade model

Long-heralded Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, or CETA, comes into effect Thursday
B.C. driver nabbed twice in 10 minutes for distracted driving

B.C. driver nabbed twice in 10 minutes for distracted driving

September is distracted driving awareness month across B.C.
Girl still trapped in collapsed Mexico school

Girl still trapped in collapsed Mexico school

Her wiggling fingers became a symbol of hope after the devastating earthquake struck Mexico City
Arctic cruise tourism comes of age

Arctic cruise tourism comes of age

Arctic cruise tourism has come a long way from its early days, but tourists still ask the same odd questions