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Officials warn of COVID-19 exposure on 4 more flights through YVR

Officials warn of COVID-19 exposure on 4 more flights through YVR

Health officials are warning of possible COVID-19 exposure on four more flights through Vancouver. The flights, both domestic and international, were added to the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) public exposure list on Thursday.
Richmond gym part of forfeiture bid amid ‘unlawful activities’ claim

Richmond gym part of forfeiture bid amid ‘unlawful activities’ claim

A Richmond property, housing a large gym run by an alleged money-launderer, is the subject of a civil forfeiture case launched by the provincial government. A notice of civil claim filed by B.C.
More traffic problems in Richmond on Thursday

More traffic problems in Richmond on Thursday

And the hits just keep on coming for traffic in Richmond today. Now there is a stalled motorcycle northbound on the Oak Street Bridge, just before midspan in the right lane.
Camper seriously injured in bear attack near Lillooet

Camper seriously injured in bear attack near Lillooet

A backcountry camper suffered serious injuries to his arm after an encounter with a black bear on McLean Mountain near Lillooet. The man was camping and surprised the bear when he emerged from his tent, according to the B.C.
Two accidents, stalled truck causing traffic chaos in Richmond

Two accidents, stalled truck causing traffic chaos in Richmond

Motorists driving on Westminster and Steveston highways this afternoon should expect delays. According to several Twitter posts, two vehicle accidents and one stalled truck is causing delays around Richmond on Thursday afternoon.
Richmond couple charged with trespassing on Donald Trump resort

Richmond couple charged with trespassing on Donald Trump resort

A Richmond couple is facing trespassing and resisting arrest charges in Florida after driving onto President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property.
Richmond Night Market owner pleads for government funding to survive

Richmond Night Market owner pleads for government funding to survive

The Richmond Night Market was supposed to be crowded with tourists around this time, but the 24-acre venue looks like a “ghost town” after COVID-19 shelved it all.
BC SPCA partners with Crime Stoppers on animal cruelty

BC SPCA partners with Crime Stoppers on animal cruelty

People can now report animal cruelty like any other crime to Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers and BC SPCA are partnering together to help animals who have been neglected.
Les Leyne: Mass hiring of contact tracers suggests B.C. is bracing for COVID-19 surge

Les Leyne: Mass hiring of contact tracers suggests B.C. is bracing for COVID-19 surge

B.C. has made a major new commitment to one COVID-19 response tactic that suggests officials are more certain now that a surge in cases is coming this fall, if not sooner.
City of Richmond projects can be viewed online

City of Richmond projects can be viewed online

Richmondites can go online to find out how the city’s $155.7 million capital budget is being spent this year.