Tracy Holmes

The second-degree murder trial of South Surrey mother Lisa Batstone – the mother of Teagan Batstone, pictured with her father Gabe Batstone – got underway in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster Tuesday, following weeks of voir-dire evidence. (File photo)

Letters shed light on state of mind of B.C. mom accused of daughter’s murder

Trial of South Surrey mother Lisa Batstone begins in BC Supreme Court

The second-degree murder trial of South Surrey mother Lisa Batstone – the mother of Teagan Batstone, pictured with her father Gabe Batstone – got underway in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster Tuesday, following weeks of voir-dire evidence. (File photo)
Pacific Highway border crossing. (US CBP photo)

Mother of baby revived at South Surrey, U.S. border ‘so grateful’

Six-month-old stopped breathing at Pacific Highway crossing

Pacific Highway border crossing. (US CBP photo)
White Rock mountain biker Elliot Jamieson celebrates a third-place finish at the Canadian Nationals Downhill competition, held in Panorama in July. (Jim Jamieson photo)

B.C. mountain biker heads to world championships

Elliot Jamieson to race in Switzerland Sunday

White Rock mountain biker Elliot Jamieson celebrates a third-place finish at the Canadian Nationals Downhill competition, held in Panorama in July. (Jim Jamieson photo)
Aaron Bedard, one of the plaintiffs in the Equitas Society’s class-action lawsuit, participated in the society’s Inaugural Walk For Veterans in Burnaby in October 2017. (File photo)

Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear B.C. veterans’ lawsuit on pensions

Decision rejects argument of ‘duty of care’ for disabled veterans

Aaron Bedard, one of the plaintiffs in the Equitas Society’s class-action lawsuit, participated in the society’s Inaugural Walk For Veterans in Burnaby in October 2017. (File photo)
Jaryd Middleton (far right) and his UVic Submarine Racing Club teammates in England, with their submarine, Chinook. (UVic Submarine Racing Club photo)

B.C. man striving for success beneath the surface

Jaryd Middleton, 21, in England for international submarine competition

Jaryd Middleton (far right) and his UVic Submarine Racing Club teammates in England, with their submarine, Chinook. (UVic Submarine Racing Club photo)
Paul Bennett in a photo posted to his Facebook page.

Fundraiser launched for family of hockey coach killed in B.C. shooting

Online campaign aims to raise $10,000

Paul Bennett in a photo posted to his Facebook page.
Shannon Harvey-Renner says the overnight theft of a hockey-stick tribute to Humboldt that she had put by her front door following the April 6 tragedy is distressing and disrespectful. (Tracy Holmes photo)

Hockey stick honouring Humboldt Broncos stolen from B.C. porch

South Surrey homeowner describes theft of tribute as ‘disrespectful’

Shannon Harvey-Renner says the overnight theft of a hockey-stick tribute to Humboldt that she had put by her front door following the April 6 tragedy is distressing and disrespectful. (Tracy Holmes photo)
Singer Mark Donnelly – well-known for his anthem-singing – belts out O Canada during South Surrey-White Rock Sotball Association’s 2017 opening-day ceremonies at Sunnyside Park. Donnelly announced this week he is seeking the nomination of the Conservative Party of Canada in South Surrey-White Rock for the 2019 federal election. (File photo)

Canucks anthem singer announces bid for Conservative nomination

Well-known for singing O’Canada, Mark Donnelly announces quest for South Surrey-White Rock candidacy

Singer Mark Donnelly – well-known for his anthem-singing – belts out O Canada during South Surrey-White Rock Sotball Association’s 2017 opening-day ceremonies at Sunnyside Park. Donnelly announced this week he is seeking the nomination of the Conservative Party of Canada in South Surrey-White Rock for the 2019 federal election. (File photo)
Xin (Ivy) Zhou outside Surrey Provincial Court Wednesday. (Tracy Holmes photo)

UPDATE: B.C. woman gets 7-year ban in animal cruelty case after 82 cats, dogs seized

Two years probation and 100 hours of community service for Surrey woman Xin (Ivy) Zhou

Xin (Ivy) Zhou outside Surrey Provincial Court Wednesday. (Tracy Holmes photo)
Langlands Millwork & Builders’ Supplies. (Photo courtesy White Rock Museum & Archives)

B.C.-born professor celebrated as mathematical ‘visionary’

Robert Langlands, described as ‘towering figure’ of modern math, has roots in White Rock

Langlands Millwork & Builders’ Supplies. (Photo courtesy White Rock Museum & Archives)
Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux introduced her Equal Pay Certification Act in the legislature this week. (BCLibCaucus YouTube screenshot)

B.C. MLA calls for equal pay in the workplace

Applause greets Surrey South politician’s quest to close economic gap

Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux introduced her Equal Pay Certification Act in the legislature this week. (BCLibCaucus YouTube screenshot)
Mother Jennifer Brooks at a protest during the long consideration of charges in the police-shooting death of her son, Hudson, two-and-a-half years ago. (Tracy Holmes photo)

Officer accused in death of B.C. man elects for trial by judge and jury

Hudson Brooks killed outside South Surrey RCMP detachment in 2015

Mother Jennifer Brooks at a protest during the long consideration of charges in the police-shooting death of her son, Hudson, two-and-a-half years ago. (Tracy Holmes photo)
Mother Jennifer Brooks and daughter Shayla hold documents outlining charges against a Surrey RCMP officer in the death of Hudson Brooks Tuesday morning. (Aaron Hinks photo)

VIDEO: RCMP officer charged in connection with B.C. man’s death

Charges confirmed in 2015 Hudson Brooks case

Mother Jennifer Brooks and daughter Shayla hold documents outlining charges against a Surrey RCMP officer in the death of Hudson Brooks Tuesday morning. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Aaron Bedard is one of the plaintiffs in the Equitas Society’s class-action lawsuit. (File photo)

Court strikes injured veterans’ disability pensions claim

Equitas fight ‘far from over’

Aaron Bedard is one of the plaintiffs in the Equitas Society’s class-action lawsuit. (File photo)
Trudeau mania, Scheer enthusiasm in B.C. this week

Trudeau mania, Scheer enthusiasm in B.C. this week

Prime minister, Conservative leader drop in on Surrey, White Rock

Trudeau mania, Scheer enthusiasm in B.C. this week
Ziyana Moledina has raised $3,000 over the past three years to help build a home for five siblings in Syria whose parents were killed in the war. Two-thirds of that came from a hot chocolate stand on Oct. 31. (Tracy Holmes photo)

B.C. girl raises $3,000 for Syrian children with annual hot-chocolate brew

Sweet fundraiser aims to help sibling quintet

Ziyana Moledina has raised $3,000 over the past three years to help build a home for five siblings in Syria whose parents were killed in the war. Two-thirds of that came from a hot chocolate stand on Oct. 31. (Tracy Holmes photo)
Longtime friends Kate Hunter, Lily Cox and Georgia Springate were recognized by Surrey council Monday for their efforts in August to help two distressed swimmers. (City of Surrey photo)
Longtime friends Kate Hunter, Lily Cox and Georgia Springate were recognized by Surrey council Monday for their efforts in August to help two distressed swimmers. (City of Surrey photo)
Tracy Holmes photo                                Yuriy Makogonsky in front of his restaurant.                                Yuriy Makogonsky, owner of Moby Dick Fish & Chips, in the parking lot across from his Marine Drive business, where he tried to stop an impaired driver from hitting the road. (Tracy Holmes photo)

B.C. restaurateur tries to keep impaired driver from road

Patron could barely stand, says owner of White Rock waterfront eatery

Tracy Holmes photo                                Yuriy Makogonsky in front of his restaurant.                                Yuriy Makogonsky, owner of Moby Dick Fish & Chips, in the parking lot across from his Marine Drive business, where he tried to stop an impaired driver from hitting the road. (Tracy Holmes photo)
New Westminster fire Chief Tim Armstrong salutes during the 9-11 memorial service this morning at Peace Arch Park. (Tracy Holmes photo)

First responders gather at the Peace Arch to remember 9/11’s fallen

New York City tragedy ‘brought out the best in human spirit’

New Westminster fire Chief Tim Armstrong salutes during the 9-11 memorial service this morning at Peace Arch Park. (Tracy Holmes photo)
Longtime friends and avid swimmers Georgia Springate, Kate Hunter and Lily Cox came to the rescue of two people who found themselves in trouble after jumping off the Crescent Beach pier Aug. 19. (Tracy Holmes photo)

Girls, 11, rescue pair in water

Longtime South Surrey friends avert potential tragedies

Longtime friends and avid swimmers Georgia Springate, Kate Hunter and Lily Cox came to the rescue of two people who found themselves in trouble after jumping off the Crescent Beach pier Aug. 19. (Tracy Holmes photo)