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With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the threat of U.S. tariffs, as it faces its “most consequential time” since the Second World War.
Person found dead on Richmond apartment patio

Person found dead on Richmond apartment patio

RCMP had to access the second floor using a ladder.
Camper van on fire in Steveston Village on Tuesday afternoon

Camper van on fire in Steveston Village on Tuesday afternoon

Richmond Fire-Rescue responded to the vehicle fire around 2:30 p.m.
B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) holds an estimated $9 billion in fossil fuel investments spanning dozens of companies, according to the report.
Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Other governments use throne speeches to outline real plans—why don't we?
Good morning, Richmond!

Good morning, Richmond!

Latest news and weather in Richmond and the photo feature of the day
Les Leyne: Throne speech on instant economic growth goes against the NDP grain

Les Leyne: Throne speech on instant economic growth goes against the NDP grain

The concept of patriotism eroded dramatically as the initial unity against COVID-19 started to fail, and as antipathy to the Trudeau government took hold. It’s back with a vengeance now.
'A good day': Dog reunited with owners thanks to stranger, New West police

'A good day': Dog reunited with owners thanks to stranger, New West police

A person spotted the dog and called police for help.
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.
Richmond Olympian Evan Dunfee breaks North American record in Australia

Richmond Olympian Evan Dunfee breaks North American record in Australia

Evan Dunfee breaks 26-year-old record set by Guatemala's Julio Martinez.