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Lyft expands operations into Richmond

Lyft expands operations into Richmond

The ride-hailing service Lyft has now expanded its operations to Richmond, two weeks after approval from the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB). Uber was running already on the first day after it was approved by the PTB on Jan.
Video: Sun and rain forecast for Richmond this week

Video: Sun and rain forecast for Richmond this week

A decent start to the week in Richmond, with some sunshine mixed with cloud, will make way for periods of rain beginning Wednesday evening.
Eastbound crash on the 91 in Richmond

Eastbound crash on the 91 in Richmond

There’s a crash on Highway 91 eastbound, just east of No. 6 Road in the left lane. Highway 91 towards the Alex Fraser Bridge is crawling from Highway 99. Expect major delays
Province considers second home on farmland

Province considers second home on farmland

The provincial government is considering allowing small secondary homes on farmland. The Ministry of Agriculture said secondary homes would support farmers and non farmers living in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
CBSA examined more than 27,000 travellers’ devices in two years

CBSA examined more than 27,000 travellers’ devices in two years

Of the 27,405 people whose digital devices were examined by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) in the past two years, 40 per cent resulted in customs-related offences.
Bobcat spotted outside West Vancouver home

Bobcat spotted outside West Vancouver home

West Vancouver resident Venus Yau got a big surprise when she witnessed what she described as a “big, fat cat” slink into her backyard Friday morning. “I just moved to Vancouver from Hong Kong one year ago.
Wet’suwet’en supporters block Port of Vancouver for third straight day

Wet’suwet’en supporters block Port of Vancouver for third straight day

'Every 15 minutes that goes by, we’re delaying tens of thousands of dollars of goods that go through this port'
Coronavirus: Canadian government asks travellers from Hubei province to self-isolate

Coronavirus: Canadian government asks travellers from Hubei province to self-isolate

The federal government is asking travellers coming from Hubei province to voluntarily isolate themselves for 14 days.
In translation: Stories from Chinese media

In translation: Stories from Chinese media

In an effort to build better communication and greater understanding between cultures, the Richmond News has launched a feature we’re calling In Translation , which translates into English the headline and a summary of the top news stories appearing
Bridge could replace Delta tunnel plan

Bridge could replace Delta tunnel plan

Will Delta get a new bridge after all? That’s now a possibility as two options for a George Massey Tunnel crossing replacement were on display for residents at an open house Thursday, one being a new immersed eight-lane tunnel and the other being a l