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Who runs Port Metro Vancouver?

Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) is run by a board of 11 directors and all appointments are subject to approval by Transport Canada. Seven of them are handpicked by a "nomination committee.

Shopping centre will beautify neighbourhood: Resident

Shelley Rupert has seen lots of changes in her West Cambie neighbourhood over the years. And the prospect of yet another change is one the resident welcomes with open arms.
FRIDAY FEATURE: The Vancouver question

FRIDAY FEATURE: The Vancouver question

City baulked at distance between big box and people
FRIDAY FEATURE: Did area plan box Richmond city council into a corner?

FRIDAY FEATURE: Did area plan box Richmond city council into a corner?

Some say the West Cambie Area Plan wasn't conceived for big box stores, others beg to differ, insisting it's all part of the vision
FRIDAY FEATURE: Plan scores own goal: Wolfe

FRIDAY FEATURE: Plan scores own goal: Wolfe

Local resident, environmentalist says WCAP has been largely ignored for shopping centre plan

Park boasts windy history

Way back in 1821, British businessman Nicholas Garry, working for the powerful Hudson's Bay Company, undertook a monumental journey to ensure his place in history.

Garry Point gusts are wind beneath fliers' wings

News photographer discovers passion driving enthusiasts to the city's most westerly point every weekend

Burning up, from the inside out

News reporter Alan Campbell almost loses it in a crawl space while on a Fire Ops 101 'rescue' mission

New breed has more than fires to fight

Gone are the days of smokers in the firehall and water rescue capability being a herring skip. Richmond Fire Rescue, and firefighting across the board, has changed dramatically in the last 15 to 20 years. Capt.

Bikes still lagging behind

City on right track, but more cash needed to make cycling viable