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B.C. Ferries mulls offering discounted reservation fees at off-peak times

B.C. Ferries mulls offering discounted reservation fees at off-peak times

B.C. Ferries will look at charging lower motor-vehicle reservation fees for less-busy sailings on major routes, a move aimed at shifting people away from travelling at peak times.
Sunny weekend coming up for Richmond

Sunny weekend coming up for Richmond

It looks like spring has fully set in, with a sun-filled weekend in Richmond’s forecast. While Friday evening has a slight chance of showers, Saturday and Sunday are expected to be sunny, according to Environment Canada .
Rail link for Massey crossing on the horizon

Rail link for Massey crossing on the horizon

Future rapid rail transit at the George Massey crossing is one of the goals set down by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, as outlined in a document being dealt with by the Metro Vancouver board on Thursday.
Richmond’s bus ridership jumped 9 per cent last year

Richmond’s bus ridership jumped 9 per cent last year

More people than ever before are taking transit throughout Metro Vancouver, and Richmond saw the second-highest growth in bus boardings in the region last year.
60-year-old woman arrested at YVR facing 9 charges

60-year-old woman arrested at YVR facing 9 charges

The 60-year-old woman is facing nine charges, after being arrested at YVR as part of a suspected airport theft ring.
YVR creates $20,000 scholarship for women studying business

YVR creates $20,000 scholarship for women studying business

Vancouver International Airport has launched a new, $20,000 scholarship for women pursuing an education in business following the retirement of its chair of the board of directors. After 15 years at the airport, Mary Jordan is retiring next month.
Richmond's female realtors among those being warned of suspicious buyer

Richmond's female realtors among those being warned of suspicious buyer

Female realtors in Richmond and across the Lower Mainland are being warned to be on their guard for a suspicious man purporting to be a buyer.
Health care networks coming to Richmond

Health care networks coming to Richmond

Three health care networks will be created in Richmond – in the city centre, in west Richmond and in east Richmond.
Richmond native Martin Lintag loses fight for life

Richmond native Martin Lintag loses fight for life

The popular 30-year-old succumbed to leukemia late on Sunday night
Interactive map: Historic school sites ‘not likely’ needed

Interactive map: Historic school sites ‘not likely’ needed

This is the last instalment of a five-part series The Richmond School District owns a range of properties, some residential, others parks, and still others vacant lots, but just one, at Dover Park, is earmarked for a new school.