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B.C. lawyer says U.S. stock fraud case against Hells Angel a 'house of cards'

B.C. lawyer says U.S. stock fraud case against Hells Angel a 'house of cards'

Lawyers for accused in major international U.S. stock fraud scheme argue U.S. officials haven't proven enough of their case against two Canadian citizens in order to extradite them to New York to face a criminal trial.
B.C.-based Helijet orders first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft

B.C.-based Helijet orders first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft

VICTORIA — Vancouver-based Helijet International has placed what it says is Canada's first order for an electric vertical-takeoff aircraft to add to its current fleet of passenger and cargo helicopters.
Halloween evening Langdale sailings cancelled because of a medical emergency

Halloween evening Langdale sailings cancelled because of a medical emergency

Two evening commuter runs cancelled Tuesday evening
B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

By 2035, the sector could be less than half the size it was in 2005, according to analysts.
BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

Premier David Eby called Falcon a "weather vane" during question period in the legislature for changing his previous carbon tax support in favour of shifting federal political winds.
Gibsons reports 'high' short term rental compliance for third quarter of 2023

Gibsons reports 'high' short term rental compliance for third quarter of 2023

Town of Gibsons’ planning and development services department reported on bylaw enforcement and RGAs between July and the end of September
Deer shot with arrow spotted in Greater Victoria

Deer shot with arrow spotted in Greater Victoria

Conservation officers are trying to find the deer to assess it and remove the arrow if they’re able to safely.
Son of missing boater who departed from Texada seeks information

Son of missing boater who departed from Texada seeks information

Family looking for father who set off on voyage on October 15
Alleged impaired driver drags woman, crashes into B.C. policing office

Alleged impaired driver drags woman, crashes into B.C. policing office

Witnesses watched the driver flee from the scene on foot.
'The profession is broken': Lawyer burnout hampering B.C. justice system

'The profession is broken': Lawyer burnout hampering B.C. justice system

Lawyers struggling with mental health issues are facing fatigue and burnout.