Skip to content

Local News

Transit ridership jumped 85% in past week, says TransLink

Transit ridership jumped 85% in past week, says TransLink

A major spike in system-wide boardings is a sign that transit ridership is beginning to recover, TransLink reported Wednesday.
Ex-conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs wins dismissal at B.C. court

Ex-conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs wins dismissal at B.C. court

Bryce Casavant, who has been a vocal advocate of BC Conservation Officer Service reform — including in the Tri-Cities — says the ruling sets a precedent that the service needs to be treated as police, and therefore, have the same civilian oversight as other law enforcement bodies
Richmond launches free program to help local businesses amid COVID-19

Richmond launches free program to help local businesses amid COVID-19

Richmond business owners now have access to a newly-launched program to help them recover and adapt to the impacts COVID-19 has made to their businesses.
North Richmond industrial real estate deal highlights new trend, strength of market

North Richmond industrial real estate deal highlights new trend, strength of market

A real estate development firm has capitalized on the high demand for industrial space in north Richmond by partnering with a Toronto-based investor to close a deal on a coveted property.
Lyft drivers to ‘self-certify’ before hitting the road

Lyft drivers to ‘self-certify’ before hitting the road

With more and more services reopening to the public, a big question is what residents are comfortable using during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 testing site set up in central Richmond

COVID-19 testing site set up in central Richmond

A drive-through COVID-19 assessment centre is opening in Richmond on Wednesday, so those in the city and surrounding areas can get screened and tested for the virus that has cause a global pandemic. Located at 6820 Gilbert Rd.
Uber now fully licensed in Surrey after $65,000 legal battle vexes councillors

Uber now fully licensed in Surrey after $65,000 legal battle vexes councillors

City of Surrey paid $65,130 for a legal battle against Uber, which did not send city hall its legal bill following a successful injunction against ticketing of its drivers
Video: Richmond man vents to Asian group in downtown Vancouver

Video: Richmond man vents to Asian group in downtown Vancouver

A video posted on social media on Monday appears to show a Caucasian man in his 60s or 70s, venting his views about China towards a group of Asian individuals.
Richmond council proposes rooftop gardens in industrial areas

Richmond council proposes rooftop gardens in industrial areas

Richmond city council would like to see rooftop gardens, solar panels and electric-vehicle (EV) chargers on non-residential properties. The request of staff to look into these items was put forward by Coun.
Entrance to major Vancouver SkyTrain station to close for 3 weeks (MAP)

Entrance to major Vancouver SkyTrain station to close for 3 weeks (MAP)

Since ridership is still low due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TransLink has expedited the project.