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Threat of strike looms as B.C. teachers and province appear far apart on big issues

Threat of strike looms as B.C. teachers and province appear far apart on big issues

Class size and composition remain stumbling blocks as sides try to hammer out a deal
Update: Vancouver port hit by work slowdowns as contract talks break off

Update: Vancouver port hit by work slowdowns as contract talks break off

Longshoremen slow down vehicle movements and refuelling as part of "limited" job action
B.C. residents almost twice as likely to research cannabis online

B.C. residents almost twice as likely to research cannabis online

British Columbians are apparently quite diligent about their online consumer research before purchasing cannabis products. Data provided to Business in Vancouver by marketing intelligence firm MiQ reveals residents on the West Coast are 1.
14 days of sun in Richmond’s weather forecast

14 days of sun in Richmond’s weather forecast

The weekend may have had some rain, but Richmond is now in for a streak of sunny weather. Richmond’s forecast shows 14 days of sun, with steady temperatures throughout this week.
Richmond council looks at lawn bowling club options

Richmond council looks at lawn bowling club options

A new lawn bowling clubhouse at Minoru Park is estimated to cost about $5 million, and council is set to decide on Monday evening whether to give it the green light.
Spike in fatal motorcycle crashes revs up calls for more training

Spike in fatal motorcycle crashes revs up calls for more training

At least two people will die in motorcycle crashes on B.C. roads each weekend this summer, if this year follows the same trend as last year.
Night market draws thousands to Richmond

Night market draws thousands to Richmond

Rainbow cheese toast, volcano tuna melt, mac&cheese pie, churros, chicken steak, Japanese crackers — the Richmond Night Market is far from just an Asian feast, although there is much of that, too.
Horgan 'disappointed' in Paton, has 'contempt' for Johal's politics

Horgan 'disappointed' in Paton, has 'contempt' for Johal's politics

Debate in public intensifies over future of George Massey Tunnel
Dazzling full strawberry moon set to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies

Dazzling full strawberry moon set to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies

Spring is in full bloom and Metro Vancouver residents will get the chance to view a magnificent full strawberry moon to celebrate the season
Hundreds of students heading to Richmond for huge mental math competition

Hundreds of students heading to Richmond for huge mental math competition

While most may rely on their cellphone’s calculator to solve simple math problems, hundreds of students will descend on Richmond this weekend to showcase their prowess in a fading art: mental math. On May 25, the sixth B.C.