News - The Similkameen Spotlight

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

Source tells Black Press a lawyer filed a last-minute appeal in court

Sep 21, 2017 4:20 PM Read more >

Small fire, big fine

Quebec man receives $1,150 fine for lighting campfire during fire ban.

Sep 21, 2017 4:07 PM Read more >

B.C. man dead after shooting near Alaska Highway

Police still routing traffic around scene in Porter Creek

Sep 21, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

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.

Sep 21, 2017 2:10 PM Read more >

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.”

Sep 21, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

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

Changes increase the limit from $1,500 to $5,000

Sep 21, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

University of Victoria rocked by racist social media post

School president issues statement condemning the behaviour and says the matter is under investigation.

Sep 21, 2017 12:25 PM Read more >

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

Long-heralded Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, or CETA, comes into effect Thursday

Sep 21, 2017 11:10 AM Read more >

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

September is distracted driving awareness month across B.C.

Sep 21, 2017 10:20 AM Read more >

Snow on the Okanagan Connector and other B.C. highways

Environment Canada says there’s more to come …

Sep 21, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >