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Former Delta teacher makes court appearance to answer to child porn offences

Former Delta teacher makes court appearance to answer to child porn offences

A former Delta teacher, facing several child pornography offences, has turned himself in and is now awaiting a further court date.
B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions clash with rights of migrant workers: advocacy group

B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions clash with rights of migrant workers: advocacy group

Two Mexican workers who claimed they were fired from West Kelowna’s Bylands Nurseries and repatriated in late June for requesting a visit from migrant support workers are now speaking out to share their story.
Premier John Horgan recognizes Korean War Veterans Day

Premier John Horgan recognizes Korean War Veterans Day

Premier John Horgan is remembering the near 27,000 Canadian veterans of the Korean War and the 516 who never came home from the country’s “forgotten war.
Point fire Chief calls for border opening

Point fire Chief calls for border opening

Government's need to find a way for U.S., dual citizens and green card holders of Point Roberts to transit openly as needed to the United States mainland.
Two crashes in Richmond Monday morning

Two crashes in Richmond Monday morning

There are a couple of traffic hotspots in the Richmond area right now – at Knight Street Bridge southbound and on Westminster Highway, westbound at Nelson Road.
15-year-old surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves

15-year-old surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves

Fifteen-year-old Asher Paglaro was taking a break between waves while surfing in Tofino when he noticed his friend looked dazed. Over the crashing surf, he could just make out his whisper: “Help.
Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

While immigration has been a Canadian advantage long before the pandemic hit, it is more important than ever in Canada’s economic recovery during COVID-19, according to the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration.
Opinion: Wearing a mask incorrectly just as bad as no mask at all

Opinion: Wearing a mask incorrectly just as bad as no mask at all

I sought the Great Outdoors on Saturday by going up to the trails around the lakes of Whistler. I popped into one of the village’s shops to rent a bike and a helmet.
Richmond metered utility payments due this week

Richmond metered utility payments due this week

There are still a few more days for Richmond residents to pay their metered utility bill. Metered utility payments are due Thursday, July 30. The payments are for the first quarter from January to March.
15-year-old surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves

15-year-old surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves

Fifteen-year-old Asher Paglaro was taking a break between waves while surfing in Tofino when he noticed his friend looked dazed. Over the crashing surf, he could just make out his whisper: “Help.