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Richmondites asked to check vaccinations after new Vancouver measles case

Richmondites asked to check vaccinations after new Vancouver measles case

The public is being asked to check if they need the MMR vaccine, after a second case of measles was reported this month by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
Snowfall warning returns for Richmond

Snowfall warning returns for Richmond

A snowfall warning is back in place for Richmond, after the city got a mere one-day reprieve from multiple days of winter weather warnings.
BC Hydro customers pay billions for unneeded, lengthy power deals: minister

BC Hydro customers pay billions for unneeded, lengthy power deals: minister

A newly released report by the British Columbia government says BC Hydro customers will pay $16 billion over the next two decades because the Crown utility was pressured to sign long-term contracts with independent power producers.
Federal government provides funds to remove abandoned boats in Steveston

Federal government provides funds to remove abandoned boats in Steveston

There are currently five abandoned vessels left at Steveston Harbour
Richmond budget shaved to lower increase

Richmond budget shaved to lower increase

*This story has been modified from its original version regarding the Steveston community centre and the Garry Point floating dock. Council managed to bring down its 2019 budget increase to 4.82 per cent from the originally proposed amount of 6.
Pipeline protesters deliver 'heartfelt' Valentine's cards to NEB

Pipeline protesters deliver 'heartfelt' Valentine's cards to NEB

Burnaby Residents Opposed to Kinder Morgan Expansion had a message to deliver
Huts proposed to link Cypress to Sea to Sky Gondola

Huts proposed to link Cypress to Sea to Sky Gondola

Architect proposes creating a network of off-grid huts
Suspect sought after child allegedly groped during Burnaby SkyTrain ride

Suspect sought after child allegedly groped during Burnaby SkyTrain ride

Transit Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an incident where a man allegedly groped a seven-year-old girl following lewd sexual remarks. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.
Metro Vancouver weather: It's going to feel like -9C tonight

Metro Vancouver weather: It's going to feel like -9C tonight

The temperature will drop to minus five tonight with a wind chill of minus nine
Titans push the start button on Vancouver e-sports market

Titans push the start button on Vancouver e-sports market

When flurries of blue and green jerseys flood downtown bars to catch a game this month, it may not be the playoff-hungry Vancouver Canucks monopolizing the screens inside. Instead, the fiercely loyal focus of fandom this Saturday (Feb.