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B.C. Ferries vessel sustained damage to both vehicle decks in 'hard landing'

B.C. Ferries vessel sustained damage to both vehicle decks in 'hard landing'

Vehicle passengers aboard a Saturday afternoon sailing between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen were stuck on the vessel for hours after the ferry was damaged while docking.
COVID-19: Explore the world without leaving home

COVID-19: Explore the world without leaving home

Countries around the world have limited people’s movements in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including grounding flights and shutting borders.
Richmond automates 20 crosswalks to reduce COVID-19 spread

Richmond automates 20 crosswalks to reduce COVID-19 spread

The City of Richmond has automated 20 high-use pedestrian crosswalks in an effort to further reduce the spread of COVID-19. The measure means that people won’t need to press the button in order to cross the street.
Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

British Columbia won’t be moving towards developing herd immunity to COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical officer.
Volunteers find much to do at Reifel Bird Sanctuary

Volunteers find much to do at Reifel Bird Sanctuary

From work parties removing invasive plants to conducting bird surveys, volunteers carry out a wide range of tasks at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island.
Lynn Valley Care Centre workers show their appreciation for community support

Lynn Valley Care Centre workers show their appreciation for community support

During the nightly 7 p.m.
Science World may be forced to permanently close

Science World may be forced to permanently close

"This has been a devasting blow to our organization and it will be hard for us to recover from"
Supermarket chains are changing policies to comply with social-distancing

Supermarket chains are changing policies to comply with social-distancing

It’s almost impossible to abide by self-distancing regulations at self-checkout stands, despite retailers best efforts to ensure shoppers keep two metres apart, according to one local residence. Chanel Strauss went to Superstore on No.
Favourable conditions Saturday to battle Squamish wildfire: BC Wildfire Service

Favourable conditions Saturday to battle Squamish wildfire: BC Wildfire Service

Fire remains at 203 hectares, but is 50% contained
Richmond weather: Sun and showers

Richmond weather: Sun and showers

There’s a bit of a change in the forecast, with rain expected to make a reappearance.