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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.
Vehicle smashes into front of Richmond restaurant

Vehicle smashes into front of Richmond restaurant

One Richmond restaurant unexpectedly became a drive-through on Saturday, after a car smashed through its front door. Photos posted on WeChat show a silver vehicle embedded in the front door and windows of Double Double Restaurant, located at 4600 No.
Passengers on 4 more flights through YVR warned of COVID-19 exposure

Passengers on 4 more flights through YVR warned of COVID-19 exposure

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is warning of more public exposures to COVID-19 on flights into or out of Vancouver International Airport. The exposures occurred on both domestic and international flights.
B.C. schools, curriculum must support ‘broad understanding’ of province’s diversity: Ministry

B.C. schools, curriculum must support ‘broad understanding’ of province’s diversity: Ministry

B.C.’s diversity must be reflected in the province’s schools and curriculum, and schools need to have policies in place to ensure they remain free of discrimination, according to the Ministry of Education.
Search continues for missing Richmond man last seen in Chilliwack

Search continues for missing Richmond man last seen in Chilliwack

Investigators continue to search for a Richmond resident who went missing earlier this month in Chilliwack, and who may need medical attention.
Richmond soccer field booking disputes arise as COVID-19 restrictions loosen

Richmond soccer field booking disputes arise as COVID-19 restrictions loosen

Many Richmond soccer players are happy being back on the fields as the province slowly opens up from the spring pandemic lockdown. One of them, Eric Wong, couldn't wait to get back on the pitch after being stuck at home for two months.
First heat wave of the season forecasted for Richmond

First heat wave of the season forecasted for Richmond

If you haven’t already, now might be a good time to pull out your fans and stock up on sunscreen.
Delta cyclist gears up to ride virtually in support of MS

Delta cyclist gears up to ride virtually in support of MS

Since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1998, MS Bike ambassador Jennifer Carr-Zingle has been committed to improving the lives of Canadians living with the disease.
10-year-old girl bitten by bear while walking on North Vancouver trail

10-year-old girl bitten by bear while walking on North Vancouver trail

A 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a bear bit her leg while she was out walking with her family at Rice Lake yesterday. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m., according to the B.C.

Metro Vancouver parks see massive increase in visits this year

Park use is up 85% at Colony Farm in Coquitlam, 67% at Belcarra and 35% at Minnekhada in Port Coquitlam