The lawyers for Nicholas Bellemare, accused of killing Maple Ridge RCMP officer Const. Rick O’Brien, say Bellemare did not know he was shooting at police officers, and feared for his safety. Bellemare’s legal team outlined their defence during final arguments in the first degree murder case on June 25 in New Westminister Supreme Court. Defence […]

The four-legged Nanaimo emu, that captured the hearts of families across B.C. with his unique mutation, has died. On Sunday, June 21, Celina Knuff euthanized Cuatro, after it became apparent he was beginning to suffer. The emu, born on June 6, hatched with two extra non-functioning back legs, as well as a disfigurement on one

Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications. Today another six matches are scheduled to avoid fixing on the final day of play for Groups G, H and I, with two games in each group played simultaneously at noon, 5 and 8 p.m. In Vancouver, New Zealand plays Belgium

There is a new officer in charge of the Maple Ridge RCMP. Inspector Martin Guay, has been promoted to the rank of superintendent and selected to the top post. He is the first officer in charge (OIC) of the now autonomous Maple Ridge detachment and is stepping into the role after the former OIC, Adam

Following a number of delays, a man accused of bestiality has elected to be tried by a judge. Seth Christian made the decision in Vernon Court Thursday, June 25. He was charged with bestiality in March following an alleged incident at a Vernon equestrian centre. The incident reportedly involves the alleged assault of horses in