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B.C. ride-hailing firms target niche markets to compete with Uber and Lyft

B.C. ride-hailing firms target niche markets to compete with Uber and Lyft

Ride-hailing giants such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. appear poised to seize on their respective statuses as incumbents when these services hit B.C. streets.
Elizabeth May steps down as Green Party leader

Elizabeth May steps down as Green Party leader

Elizabeth May announced Monday she is stepping down as the leader of Canada’s Green Party. At a press conference held this morning, May indicated she is appointing deputy leader Jo-Ann Roberts as her successor.
81-year old Richmond resident publishes bilingual collection of poems

81-year old Richmond resident publishes bilingual collection of poems

Inspired by photography and poetry, 81-year-old Macao-born poet, Mu Han, published a bilingual collection of poems and photographs last month.
Delta officers disciplined after four investigations

Delta officers disciplined after four investigations

The Delta police had 25 registered complaints against officers last year that led to four investigations, according to the annual report released by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner.
You can adopt a pet for 50% off the regular price with the BC SPCA

You can adopt a pet for 50% off the regular price with the BC SPCA

Is there a dog, a cat, or even a rat-shaped hole in your heart? On Nov.9, the BC SPCA will have a province-wide adoption promotion that will include dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, rats and guinea pigs.
You can get lost in this massive 'Pac-Man inspired' escape maze in Vancouver

You can get lost in this massive 'Pac-Man inspired' escape maze in Vancouver

Do you love retro arcade games? The Maze comes to Vancouver next year in May and offers a huge arcade-style maze as well as a “pixel” room filled with old-school games and activities.
Former Richmond MP to receive $1.6 million pension over lifetime

Former Richmond MP to receive $1.6 million pension over lifetime

Liberal Joe Peschisolido will receive $38,000 per year in pension
This interactive map shows the air quality forecast for the next 24 hours in Vancouver

This interactive map shows the air quality forecast for the next 24 hours in Vancouver

Yesterday, Metro Vancouver issued an air quality bulletin for the Lower Mainland and the central Fraser Valley due to possible intermittent high concentrations of fine particulate matter this weekend.
Richmond councillor launches Stop Racism Alliance to tackle hate crimes

Richmond councillor launches Stop Racism Alliance to tackle hate crimes

In response to recent racist incidents that have taken place across Metro Vancouver, Richmond City Councillor Chak Au and advocates from various cultural backgrounds launched the Stop Racism Alliance this week.
UPDATED: Koi removed from Vancouver Chinese garden after otter infiltrates pond, again

UPDATED: Koi removed from Vancouver Chinese garden after otter infiltrates pond, again

For the second time in a year, an otter is eating the koi at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden