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Accident causes traffic at YVR this afternoon

Accident causes traffic at YVR this afternoon

Motorists and travelers leaving Vancouver International Airport should expect delays due to an accident on Grant McConachie Way heading eastbound. The accident has caused traffic to back up to the entrance of Fairmont Vancouver Airport.
Snow forecasted for Richmond next week

Snow forecasted for Richmond next week

We’ve managed to hold out so far this season, but the “S” word has crept into the weather for next week. Environment Canada is forecasting a 30 per cent chance of snow flurries next Tuesday evening, Nov. 26 at the Vancouver Airport weather station.
Updated: Richmond private school proposal on ALR rebuffed

Updated: Richmond private school proposal on ALR rebuffed

Construction of a private school on 10 acres in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) was rejected by Richmond council’s planning committee but will still be debated at council.
North Vancouver mail thief who bought BMW with fake credit cards goes to jail

North Vancouver mail thief who bought BMW with fake credit cards goes to jail

A serial fraudster who targeted victims after stealing their mail has a new address – in jail.
B.C. government rolls out more funding for student mental health programs

B.C. government rolls out more funding for student mental health programs

More funding has been provided to B.C. schools for student mental health programs to ensure youth across the province have the right support when they need it. The B.C.
Refugees settle in Richmond thanks to help of five local families

Refugees settle in Richmond thanks to help of five local families

From war-torn Congo to a refugee camp in Namibia to a safe home in Richmond.
Union representing Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers agrees to mediation

Union representing Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers agrees to mediation

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company and CUPE 7000, the union representing 900 SkyTrain workers, have agreed to mediation beginning next week.
ICBC urges drivers to prepare for winter before snow hits Vancouver next week

ICBC urges drivers to prepare for winter before snow hits Vancouver next week

With winter on the way, the experts at ICBC offer up tips for dashing, not crashing, through the snow
Frosty weather: Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of flurries next week

Frosty weather: Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of flurries next week

Looks like the Lower Mainland could get an early taste of winter next week. Environment Canada is calling for sunshine and a high of 9°C on Thursday, however, the temperature is expected to drop down to a chilly 1°C overnight.
Two Richmond men defrauded $5M from investors: Securities panel

Two Richmond men defrauded $5M from investors: Securities panel

Two Richmond men have been found to have committed fraud by operating a Ponzi scheme which raised around $5 million from investors.