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The curious tale of how this 16-year-old message in a bottle found its way to B.C.’s West Coast

The curious tale of how this 16-year-old message in a bottle found its way to B.C.’s West Coast

11,000 kilometres, 16 years and a son’s love for his mother.
Richmond Chinese community express gratitude to Canada

Richmond Chinese community express gratitude to Canada

Many Chinese Canadians are expressing gratitude for the support they are seeing from politicians, organizations and everyday citizens in the midst of the novel coronavirus that is hitting China particularly hard.
West Coast Express trains cancelled due to Port Coquitlam rail blockade

West Coast Express trains cancelled due to Port Coquitlam rail blockade

Eastbound commuter trains from Vancouver to Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and points east have been cancelled after protestors blockaded the CP Rail yard in Port Coquitlam as part of a nation-wide action in support of the Wet'suwet'en.
No. 6 Road delays in Richmond due to signal work

No. 6 Road delays in Richmond due to signal work

If you’ve been wondering why there’s heavier delays than usual on No. 6 Road during the morning rush hour lately, there’s a very good reason. Several commuters have been commenting on social media about long line-ups on No.
North Shore man gets 8 years jail for sex assault

North Shore man gets 8 years jail for sex assault

Teenage girl kept attacks secret so as not to ‘tear her family apart,’ court hears
Taste 21 craft ciders at this free Vancouver event

Taste 21 craft ciders at this free Vancouver event

Raise a glass to the bounty of cideries across the province at this laid-back non-ticketed cider celebration. Darby’s Kits is hosting their third annual celebration of B.C. cider this Saturday, Feb. 15, starting at 1 p.m.
Vancouver’s 2010 Olympic venues’ legacy not just about the money

Vancouver’s 2010 Olympic venues’ legacy not just about the money

In assessing the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics, it’s noteworthy that few if any of the event’s purpose-built facilities have turned into the kind of white elephants that have plagued other host cities.
Search winding down for missing Steveston secondary alumnus

Search winding down for missing Steveston secondary alumnus

Despite more than 100 volunteers and search and rescue teams scouring for clues, there’s still no sign of missing Steveston secondary alumnus Michael Gazetas. Gazetas, 51, has been missing since Friday, Jan.
Wet'suwet'en supporters planning to shut down government offices in Victoria on Friday

Wet'suwet'en supporters planning to shut down government offices in Victoria on Friday

Victoria police are warning of potential traffic delays and other disruptions today, after protesters announced plans to shut down all provincial government offices as a show of solidarity with opponents of the Coastal GasLink pipeline being built ac
Richmond temple closes to public over novel coronavirus concerns

Richmond temple closes to public over novel coronavirus concerns

A Buddhist temple on Richmond’s Highway to Heaven has closed its doors for the foreseeable future due to coronavirus concerns. Lingyen Mountain Temple, at No.