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Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

The 2025 Regional Housing Needs report paints a stark picture of the need for more homes, especially in the rental and affordable housing sector
Japanese tall ship could return to Richmond next year

Japanese tall ship could return to Richmond next year

After nearly a decade, the iconic Japanese tall ship Kaiwo Maru might visit Richmond once more.
'Unfathomable loss': Haida Gwaii grapples with targeted killing

'Unfathomable loss': Haida Gwaii grapples with targeted killing

Daajing Giids RCMP are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved collision as a targeted attack.
Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Regulator defends Indigenous course content after lawyer sues, alleging defamation over Kamloops Indian Residential School claims
New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

British Columbia's premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to a cohort of people with serious brain injuries who are too deep in their addiction and mental-health crisis to ask for help.
Good morning, Richmond! It's Friday

Good morning, Richmond! It's Friday

Latest news and weather in Richmond and a photo feature of the day.
Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Speaking to reporters, B.C. Premier David Eby would not commit to overriding the commissioner’s decision or even getting involved.
Is public health really dead?

Is public health really dead?

Podcaster Daniella Barreto on how messaging around the COVID vaccine undermined trust, and more. A Tyee Q&A.
Driver ticketed on Hwy. 99 for HOV, phony permit, minivan towed

Driver ticketed on Hwy. 99 for HOV, phony permit, minivan towed

Minivan stopped, then towed away after RCMP HOV check in Delta
Many mental health calls don't require cops, program shows

Many mental health calls don't require cops, program shows

A mobile, community-led crisis response team based in six communities across B.C. is showing that police don't have to be involved in mental health emergency calls.