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Lead caver Katie Graham and team beat their depth record in Bisaro Anima cave while filming the documentary Subterranean. Here, Graham stands beside an underground pool of water deep in Bisaro Anima Cave, which took the team two days to reach (courtesy of Subterranean film)

‘Subterranean’: Film documents B.C. researchers’ dive into Canada’s deepest cave

The film takes audiences inside Bisaro Anima cave in Fernie

Lead caver Katie Graham and team beat their depth record in Bisaro Anima cave while filming the documentary Subterranean. Here, Graham stands beside an underground pool of water deep in Bisaro Anima Cave, which took the team two days to reach (courtesy of Subterranean film)
Donald Sutherland and Canada Post President and CEO Doug Ettinger pose with a framed stamp enlargement in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Rossif Sutherland

Film legend Donald Sutherland gets Canada Post stamp of approval

Celebrated New Brunswick-born actor featured on new release

Donald Sutherland and Canada Post President and CEO Doug Ettinger pose with a framed stamp enlargement in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Rossif Sutherland
FILE - A Netflix sign is photographed outside its office building in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Netflix reports earnings on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Netflix password crackdown results in surge of new subscribers

Company announces 8.8 million new accounts added in quarter ending in September

FILE - A Netflix sign is photographed outside its office building in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Netflix reports earnings on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Ron Jeskey says he started building a train at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in reverse, starting with the little red metal dump car that originally came from Mount Sicker Mine. For the full story, see page 3. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

B.C. man builds a new train from old parts in a 4-year labour of love

BC Forest Disccovery Centre visitors will now have a new vintage static display train to admire

Ron Jeskey says he started building a train at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in reverse, starting with the little red metal dump car that originally came from Mount Sicker Mine. For the full story, see page 3. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
In this photo provided by the Chicago Zoological Society, Sophia, an orangutan, takes a bite out of a pumpkin to get to the gooey pulp and seeds, at Brookfield Zoo, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Brookfield, Ill. This week, several animals at Brookfield Zoo received Halloween treats, pumpkins, for enrichment. (Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society via AP)

Zoos go boo: botanical and animal gardens embracing Halloween fun

Zoos and botanical gardens have become increasingly popular Halloween destinations

In this photo provided by the Chicago Zoological Society, Sophia, an orangutan, takes a bite out of a pumpkin to get to the gooey pulp and seeds, at Brookfield Zoo, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Brookfield, Ill. This week, several animals at Brookfield Zoo received Halloween treats, pumpkins, for enrichment. (Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society via AP)
Martin Scorsese, director and co-writer of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” poses at the Los Angeles premiere of the film, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at the Dolby Theater. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Scorsese still fascinated by the limitless possibilities of cinema

In ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ legendary director explores a betrayal of trust

Martin Scorsese, director and co-writer of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” poses at the Los Angeles premiere of the film, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at the Dolby Theater. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
John ‘Omar’ Nuttall and Amanda ‘Ana’ Korody in Amy Miller’s 2023 documentary film “Manufacturing The Threat.” (Screenshot)

B.C. couple caught in Victoria legislature bomb plot profiled in new film

‘Manufacturing the Threat’ focuses on would-be ‘terrorists’ acquitted in case from 2013

John ‘Omar’ Nuttall and Amanda ‘Ana’ Korody in Amy Miller’s 2023 documentary film “Manufacturing The Threat.” (Screenshot)
Matt Jauch of Marcraft Homes and Karly McLeod of Karly Kristina Design. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Best Custom Interior Design – HAVAN Awards

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Matt Jauch of Marcraft Homes and Karly McLeod of Karly Kristina Design. (HAVAN photo)
FILE - In this April 17, 2019, file photo, online customer reviews for a product are displayed on a computer in New York. Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday, Oct. 17. 2023 they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews. Amazon, reviews site Glassdoor and Trustpilot as well as travel companies Expedia Group, Booking.com and Tripadvisor announced they’re launching a group called the “Coalition for Trusted Reviews.” (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Online giants set to battle fake online shopping and travel reviews

Amazon, Tripadvisor and others joining forces to combat bogus consumer reactions

FILE - In this April 17, 2019, file photo, online customer reviews for a product are displayed on a computer in New York. Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday, Oct. 17. 2023 they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews. Amazon, reviews site Glassdoor and Trustpilot as well as travel companies Expedia Group, Booking.com and Tripadvisor announced they’re launching a group called the “Coalition for Trusted Reviews.” (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
This photo provided by the National Toy Hall of Fame shows five toys that have been finalists for induction multiple times. One will be voted in by fans as the Hall of Fame celebrates its 25th anniversary. The winner, and the rest of the Class of 2023, will be announced in November. (National Toy Hall of Fame via AP)

Childhood’s Forgotten 5 need your help to join Toy Hall of Fame

Fan vote can end runner-up status for My Little Pony, PEZ dispensers, Transformers and more

This photo provided by the National Toy Hall of Fame shows five toys that have been finalists for induction multiple times. One will be voted in by fans as the Hall of Fame celebrates its 25th anniversary. The winner, and the rest of the Class of 2023, will be announced in November. (National Toy Hall of Fame via AP)
Ed Currie holds up one of his Pepper X peppers on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Fort Mill, S.C. The pepper is now the hottest pepper variety in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Hot stuff: the world now has a newly certified hottest pepper

Only five people so far have been able to eat an entire Pepper X

Ed Currie holds up one of his Pepper X peppers on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Fort Mill, S.C. The pepper is now the hottest pepper variety in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
FILE - An imperial Stormtrooper costume, right, from the 1977 film "Star Wars, Episode IV, A New Hope," sits on display by other items of the Greg Jein collection at Heritage Auctions, Aug. 30, 2023, in Irving, Texas. A miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a “Star Wars” film sold for over $3 million on Sunday, Oct. 15, during a weekend auction of items both collected and created by longtime Hollywood model maker Greg Jein. The collection amassed by Jein, who died last year at the age of 76, brought in about $13.6 million during a weekend event at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

$3M ‘Star Wars’ X-wing by Hollywood model-maker headlines Heritage auction

Event ‘a profound testament’ to visual-effects master and collectors

FILE - An imperial Stormtrooper costume, right, from the 1977 film "Star Wars, Episode IV, A New Hope," sits on display by other items of the Greg Jein collection at Heritage Auctions, Aug. 30, 2023, in Irving, Texas. A miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a “Star Wars” film sold for over $3 million on Sunday, Oct. 15, during a weekend auction of items both collected and created by longtime Hollywood model maker Greg Jein. The collection amassed by Jein, who died last year at the age of 76, brought in about $13.6 million during a weekend event at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Daryl Berden and his 11-year-old son, Cayden, from Langley have been sharing their adventures around North America with the world through their Youtube channel since April 2020. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

B.C. father and son sharing North American adventures around the world

Daryl and Cayden Berden, with faithful pug Tosha, share adventures on Vancity Adventure channel

Daryl Berden and his 11-year-old son, Cayden, from Langley have been sharing their adventures around North America with the world through their Youtube channel since April 2020. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Assad Mecci and Colin Mochrie of 'HYPROV'. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: Colin Mochrie of ‘Whose Line’ brings HYPROV to B.C.

TODAY IN B.C.: Hypnotist Asad Mecci and improv legend create hilarious show

Assad Mecci and Colin Mochrie of 'HYPROV'. (Submitted photo)
Canada produces wines in Ontario and British Columbia. Do you know which country leads the world in wine production? (File photo)

QUIZ: A thirsty quiz about wine and beer

Fall is the season for wine-themed and beer-themed celebrations

Canada produces wines in Ontario and British Columbia. Do you know which country leads the world in wine production? (File photo)
Kelsey Pringle, co-founder of the UPLIFT Business Summit for Women, being held in Victoria. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: Parksville woman organizes Canada’s first women’s business summit

PQBEAT: UPLIFT event empowers women in career, entrepreneurship

Kelsey Pringle, co-founder of the UPLIFT Business Summit for Women, being held in Victoria. (Supplied photo)
Western British Columbia will be the best place in Canada to view a rare annular solar eclipse set to happen Saturday, but cloudy skies could obscure the phenomenon for viewers on the south coast. Eagles fly past a partial solar eclipse in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Altaf Qadri

B.C. might be Canada’s best place to watch rare solar eclipse

Clouds a concern as moon set to block the sun starting a little after 8 a.m. Oct. 14, Pacific time

Western British Columbia will be the best place in Canada to view a rare annular solar eclipse set to happen Saturday, but cloudy skies could obscure the phenomenon for viewers on the south coast. Eagles fly past a partial solar eclipse in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Altaf Qadri
Chloe at Spall and Harvey Vet. (OHS)

The cat came back the very next 1.5 years later to nap at Lake Country home

A Lake Country woman interrupted her Thanksgiving to reunite a cat with its family

Chloe at Spall and Harvey Vet. (OHS)
Black Press Media digital editor John McKinley and VIFD/PQB News editor Philip Wolf. (File photo)

PODCAST: 2023-24 NHL preview: McDavid, Bedard, Canucks and Cup champs

NHL UPDATE: Black Press insiders John McKinley and Philip Wolf look at year ahead

Black Press Media digital editor John McKinley and VIFD/PQB News editor Philip Wolf. (File photo)
Martin Shane, right, customizes the button layout on the Sony Access controller before playing a video game at Sony Interactive Entertainment headquarters Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in San Mateo, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Science helping get disabled people into the world of gaming

Sony’s Access controller for the PlayStation part of a wave aimed at making gaming more accessible

Martin Shane, right, customizes the button layout on the Sony Access controller before playing a video game at Sony Interactive Entertainment headquarters Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in San Mateo, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)