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PHOTOS: Talented Ladner wood carver creating works of art

PHOTOS: Talented Ladner wood carver creating works of art

Jordy Johnson’s Carving Fusion account on Instagram is full of photos of his creative and detailed wood carving work. One of the photos from Carving Fusion on Instagram.
Indoor skydiving centre set to open next year in Richmond

Indoor skydiving centre set to open next year in Richmond

Richmondites who want to experience what skydiving feels like without actually jumping out of a plane will be able to do so next year at an indoor skydiving centre.
Vancouver cop charged with sexual assault

Vancouver cop charged with sexual assault

Alleged assault occurred in Whistler in July
Rare sighting of a mink frolicking in South Burnaby

Rare sighting of a mink frolicking in South Burnaby

For a city as urban as Burnaby, we do manage to see a lot of wildlife around here. Coyotes, deer, bears, herons and beavers – especially at Burnaby Lake. But mink? That’s a first for me.
Duplex development divides Richmond council

Duplex development divides Richmond council

A lot that currently has a single-family home on it, located at 5500 Williams Rd. (at No. 2 Road), is being planned for two duplexes.
Donor sues UBC law school for failing to put his name on all its degrees

Donor sues UBC law school for failing to put his name on all its degrees

Philanthropist and lawyer Peter Allard and his foundation are taking the University of British Columbia (UBC) to court, claiming UBC breached a $30 million gift agreement by failing to include his name on law school graduate certificates.
Richmond Christmas Fund registration to begin Nov. 23

Richmond Christmas Fund registration to begin Nov. 23

Each year, the Richmond Christmas Fund helps low-income families celebrate the holidays.
Former Richmond MP lost bid to clear name ahead of election

Former Richmond MP lost bid to clear name ahead of election

A B.C. Supreme Court judge rejected a bid by former Steveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido to clear his name ahead of last month’s election. Justice Sharon Matthews waited until after the Oct.
Here’s everything TransLink says you should know about bus disruptions

Here’s everything TransLink says you should know about bus disruptions

TransLink is preparing customers after Unifor, the union representing bus operators and transit maintenance workers, announced that Thursday’s transit strike talks failed to reach a fair resolution.
Rainy, windy weekend in store, says Environment Canada

Rainy, windy weekend in store, says Environment Canada

Heavy rains will hopefully bring in the salmon, including to Hyde Creek in Port Coquitlam where a salmon festival is taking place Saturday