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Temper, not psychosis, likely led Langford man to kill mother, Crown argues

Temper, not psychosis, likely led Langford man to kill mother, Crown argues

Ryan Elder likely killed his mother because he lost his temper, not because he believed his life was at risk, the Crown said in closing arguments Wednesday
Pounding rain, damaging winds battering parts of B.C. through Wednesday

Pounding rain, damaging winds battering parts of B.C. through Wednesday

VANCOUVER — Heavy rain and strong winds pummeled parts of British Columbia on Wednesday. Environment Canada had issued warnings for much of Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and eastern and northern sections of Metro Vancouver.
Former BC Liberal MLA Abbott named to province's First Nations treaty commission

Former BC Liberal MLA Abbott named to province's First Nations treaty commission

VICTORIA — A former longtime British Columbia legislator has been appointed to the province's independent facilitating body for treaty negotiations on First Nations rights and title.
Second case of measles confirmed in the Lower Mainland

Second case of measles confirmed in the Lower Mainland

The two confirmed cases were people travelling within the same group through Vancouver International Airport.
In good news for J-pod, killer whale calf is a female

In good news for J-pod, killer whale calf is a female

VANCOUVER — The Centre for Whale Research says it has confirmed a new killer whale calf in a pod of endangered orcas that live off southwest British Columbia is female.
Langford girl to receive life-saving medication while review underway: ministry

Langford girl to receive life-saving medication while review underway: ministry

The news was welcomed by the nine-year-old’s family, who saying stopping the medication would hasten her death.
Langford mom sought help for son's mental health days before she was killed

Langford mom sought help for son's mental health days before she was killed

Ryan Elder’s lawyers say he was incapable of knowing what he was doing was wrong when he killed 59-year-old Raymonde Elder, due to schizophrenia-induced psychosis
Video captures footage of triple fatal crash on Pattullo Bridge

Video captures footage of triple fatal crash on Pattullo Bridge

Dash-camera footage captured the crash from the transport truck's viewpoint.
Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer retiring after a decade at the helm

Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer retiring after a decade at the helm

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Chief Const. Adam Palmer has announced he will retire at the end of April after 37 years with the department, including almost a decade in the top job.
'Heartbroken': Cultus Lake business ravaged by early morning fire

'Heartbroken': Cultus Lake business ravaged by early morning fire

The early morning fire destroyed the building and will impact more than 30 vendors who had their products at the market.