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Vancouver firefighters projected to attend 9,000 drug overdose calls in 2023

Vancouver firefighters projected to attend 9,000 drug overdose calls in 2023

Fire Chief Karen Fry: "[The calls] are spread out everywhere, but the majority are still where most of our vulnerable people are living."
New Bigg's orca calf spotted near Victoria

New Bigg's orca calf spotted near Victoria

The Bigg’s orca calf is estimated to be a few weeks old
'Severe turbulence': Woman describes flying through powerful storm into Vancouver

'Severe turbulence': Woman describes flying through powerful storm into Vancouver

The traveller shared a video of what she could see outside.
Letters: Support local news in Richmond

Letters: Support local news in Richmond

Letter writer encourages readers to sign up for daily Richmond News newsletter.
Damage from overflowing sewer closes road near Richmond Olympic Oval

Damage from overflowing sewer closes road near Richmond Olympic Oval

The surrounding pavement at River Parkway was damaged during the storm last night.
Collapse at Coquitlam construction site possibly caused by poor engineering or sloppy workmanship: professor

Collapse at Coquitlam construction site possibly caused by poor engineering or sloppy workmanship: professor

The collapse of a temporary shoring wall into the excavation for a new Coquitlam condo complex was captured on video.
Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Uncertainty over permit delays, inflation and labour shortages among stakeholders’ top concerns.
Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

OTTAWA — Health Canada authorized Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant on Tuesday.
Richmond baseball diamond could get $520,000 upgrade

Richmond baseball diamond could get $520,000 upgrade

Richmond city council approved its capital and operating budgets, but it will come back to a final vote next week.
YVR prepares for winter with $40M investment

YVR prepares for winter with $40M investment

New gate protocols, 19 new pieces of snow-clearing equipment and bigger crews are some improvements made after last year's "Snowmageddon."