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Burnaby says Trans Mountain blocking release of risk assessment, emergency simulation

Burnaby says Trans Mountain blocking release of risk assessment, emergency simulation

The city said it planned to release a 2021 risk assessment this week as part of its planning and public engagement for a "full-scale emergency exercise" on Burnaby Mountain in 2027.
Richmond lifeguards win provincial skills title

Richmond lifeguards win provincial skills title

Four Richmond lifeguards won the Barnsley Shield at a competition at South Arm Pool.
Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

The B.C. government announced an investment in hundreds of child-care spaces Thursday, most funded by federal dollars.
Killer of high-school friend’s mother, grandmother granted full parole

Killer of high-school friend’s mother, grandmother granted full parole

Derik Lord, who was convicted more than three decades ago, has a ‘relatively moderate’ risk of reoffending, despite his denial of responsibility, the parole board found
Citizen scientists track the shift in B.C.'s seasons

Citizen scientists track the shift in B.C.'s seasons

A data collection project, now in its eighth year, aims to eventually inform government agencies.
John Ducker: Going the wrong way is baffling, but it happens

John Ducker: Going the wrong way is baffling, but it happens

The problem with wrong-way driving, you might guess, mostly lies with driver error.
More wildfire-caused landslides expected to occur as fire seasons worsen

More wildfire-caused landslides expected to occur as fire seasons worsen

TRU natural science professor explains the impact wildfires have on vegetation and soil.
Boy still in hospital after losing twin brother, mother in fatal Highway 1 crash

Boy still in hospital after losing twin brother, mother in fatal Highway 1 crash

A fatal crash involving 10 people and six vehicles took place on Highway 1 earlier this week.
Richmond RCMP hosts annual summer Car Seat Clinic

Richmond RCMP hosts annual summer Car Seat Clinic

Session will be held on Thursday, August 15 at the Lansdowne Centre
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speech

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speech

The decision is part of an ongoing human rights complaint between the BC Teachers' Federation and former Chilliwack school board trustee Barry Neufeld.