Skip to content

Highlights

Update: Violent sex offender wanted Canada-wide caught near Vancouver police station

Update: Violent sex offender wanted Canada-wide caught near Vancouver police station

He was rearrested by officers on patrol near Cambie Street and Broadway.
White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

The BC Community Bat Program is working with the province to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungal-based infection which has killed millions of bats in North America.
Triple sex assaulter pleads guilty to B.C. supervision order breach

Triple sex assaulter pleads guilty to B.C. supervision order breach

Andrew Aurie Jefferson was convicted of sexually assaulting three Calgary women in 2006.
B.C. environmental groups request review of tire chemical linked to salmon deaths

B.C. environmental groups request review of tire chemical linked to salmon deaths

A chemical known as 6PPD produces a breakdown substance that's lethal for coho salmon in particular.
Vancouver police board member breaks silence on why she resigned

Vancouver police board member breaks silence on why she resigned

Faye Wightman cites alleged interference from Mayor Ken Sim's political staff, concerns over "flawed" governance, conflict of interest.
‘No surprise’ B.C. buyers willing to leave province to achieve homeownership, says report

‘No surprise’ B.C. buyers willing to leave province to achieve homeownership, says report

First-time buyer rebates are ‘inadequate’ in Metro Vancouver’s high-cost market, according to Re/Max Canada.
City of Richmond nabs 'most business friendly' award

City of Richmond nabs 'most business friendly' award

The city was also recognized for its MyBusiness and MyPermit online service portals
Letters: Parent voices not heard on proposed safe injection site

Letters: Parent voices not heard on proposed safe injection site

A Richmond News reader and parent is not in favour of a proposed safe injection site in Richmond.
Lunar New Year: Young lion dancers connect to family roots in Richmond

Lunar New Year: Young lion dancers connect to family roots in Richmond

Lion dancing connects family members of different generations despite language barriers
Sea turtle found at Pedder Bay only second ever found in B.C. waters

Sea turtle found at Pedder Bay only second ever found in B.C. waters

The turtle, typically found much farther south, was rushed to the Vancouver Aquarium suffering from hypothermia