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Transit Police officer who was shot thanks Burnaby RCMP for helping catch suspect

Transit Police officer who was shot thanks Burnaby RCMP for helping catch suspect

The Transit Police officer who was shot on Jan. 30 – leading to Metro Vancouver manhunt that ended in Burnaby early Sunday morning – has a message for Burnaby RCMP – thanks. A Transit Police news release says Const.
Updated: Cannabis edibles raise concerns in Richmond

Updated: Cannabis edibles raise concerns in Richmond

Keeping cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals clearly labelled and away from youth – those are a couple messages the City of Richmond wants to convey to Health Canada in anticipation of them being available for sale in October.
'Fate' brings Indigenous hip-hop artist to Burnaby school for music video shoot

'Fate' brings Indigenous hip-hop artist to Burnaby school for music video shoot

Some collaborations are just meant to be. Not long ago, Burnaby Mountain Secondary music teacher Deanna Gestrin got a call from an Indigenous hip hop artist living in New Westminster.
Updated: Richmond declares a climate emergency

Updated: Richmond declares a climate emergency

The City of Richmond has declared a climate emergency following a motion from Coun. Michael Wolfe, but several council members balked at the implication that work wasn’t being done, pointing out the environmental mitigation work underway.
Updated: Pedestrian critically injured after car collision in Richmond

Updated: Pedestrian critically injured after car collision in Richmond

A pedestrian is in hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a Volkswagen Beetle in Richmond Saturday morning. At around 9 a.m. near No.
City responds to Richmond’s cold weather snap

City responds to Richmond’s cold weather snap

It’s a cold day in Richmond, as temperatures this week are expected to dip to the lowest the city has seen all winter.
Cold weather alert for Richmond

Cold weather alert for Richmond

Coldest conditions seen all winter coming this week: Environment Canada
Steveston home and garden redevelopment planned

Steveston home and garden redevelopment planned

The city has received a development permit application to turn a single-family home with a garden in Steveston into a three-storey building with residential and commercial units.
Trampoline park regulations could be coming after Richmond death

Trampoline park regulations could be coming after Richmond death

Long-awaited recommendations governing the safety of trampoline parks in B.C. may be on the way, as early as the spring.
Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to rise sharply this weekend

Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to rise sharply this weekend

Residents would be wise to fill up as soon as possible