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Updated: Richmond pushes for more affordable housing

Updated: Richmond pushes for more affordable housing

With a “critical” housing situation, Richmond council is pushing for even more affordable housing.
‘We had a VIP arrival,’ Victoria airport confirms amid royal buzz

‘We had a VIP arrival,’ Victoria airport confirms amid royal buzz

Amid the buzz that Meghan Markle has returned to Canada, and perhaps Vancouver Island, Victoria airport confirmed they had “a VIP arrival” on Thursday.
Update: Second accident on Highway 99 after first cleared in Richmond

Update: Second accident on Highway 99 after first cleared in Richmond

Update: The vehicle accident at the north end of the Massey Tunnel is now cleared, however, another vehicle heading northbound on Highway 99 has spun out just north of Blundell Road.
Anmore couple rescues bear cub but faces BC Conservation investigation

Anmore couple rescues bear cub but faces BC Conservation investigation

Anmore bear cub "stable for the moment" but not out of the woods yet, Critter Care says
These Burnaby riders were stranded as buses stuck on icy roads

These Burnaby riders were stranded as buses stuck on icy roads

The snow hit Burnaby Mountain hard today (Friday) and transit was doing OK until around noon, according to the timing on TransLink’s Twitter feed.
High avalanche risk throughout North Shore mountains

High avalanche risk throughout North Shore mountains

Avalanche Canada is again warning anyone venturing into the North Shore mountains of higher than normal avalanche danger ratings.
Online push to see Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox on $5 bill

Online push to see Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox on $5 bill

A campaign is underway to see the image of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox on Canada’s new $5 note.
Updated: All lanes on Alex Fraser Bridge to be open by afternoon rush-hour: Ministry

Updated: All lanes on Alex Fraser Bridge to be open by afternoon rush-hour: Ministry

Falling ice forced the complete closure of the bridge earlier this morning
Video: Car flips onto side after T-bone smash in Richmond

Video: Car flips onto side after T-bone smash in Richmond

A woman had to be rescued from her flipped car after she was T-boned during Friday morning’s snowy commute. Her car flipped onto its side this morning, around 8:30 a.m., on Railway Avenue, close to Colbeck Road, just south of Blundell Road.
Seismic projects move at 'lightning speed' in Richmond: Tablotney

Seismic projects move at 'lightning speed' in Richmond: Tablotney

“Mount Mitchell” has appeared at an elementary school on Cambie Road in north Richmond.