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Holiday road checks begin this weekend, funds redirected to enforcement: ICBC

Holiday road checks begin this weekend, funds redirected to enforcement: ICBC

Heightened enforcement may be around for good as ICBC announced advertising funds will be diverted to increase road checks
Is bridge dead in the water? Richmond thinks so

Is bridge dead in the water? Richmond thinks so

Is the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project dead? Motorists using the aging tunnel have been wondering that ever since the Green-backed New Democrat government suspended the 10-lane bridge project between South Delta and Richmond in 2017, just as
Teen designs website to educate about proportional representation

Teen designs website to educate about proportional representation

Maggie Lee, 17, said adults around her seemed foggy on the three proposed systems. So she stepped in to help.
Update: Ferry back in service after mechanical problems this morning

Update: Ferry back in service after mechanical problems this morning

Update: The Spirit of British Columbia has resume service but is operating about 45 minutes behind schedule, B.C. Ferries says.
Get ready for an emergency alert at 1:55 p.m. today

Get ready for an emergency alert at 1:55 p.m. today

At 1:55 p.m. today (Wednesday), another test of the new wireless alerting system will be conducted as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency.
Upgrades mean you might actually hear SkyTrain platform announcements

Upgrades mean you might actually hear SkyTrain platform announcements

TransLink is looking to improve the sensory experience for SkyTrain users.
Update: Richmond council urges the province to act on Massey Tunnel

Update: Richmond council urges the province to act on Massey Tunnel

Any future crossing improvement option would not include a 10-lane bridge: minister
Black sedan found burning in Richmond in connection to Surrey shooting

Black sedan found burning in Richmond in connection to Surrey shooting

A black, burning sedan was found by Richmond RCMP yesterday afternoon near Cambie and No. 5 Roads Wednesday afternoon in connection to a Surrey shooting.
B.C. Ferries to spend $3.6B on vessels, terminals in new capital plan

B.C. Ferries to spend $3.6B on vessels, terminals in new capital plan

B.C. Ferries intends to spend $2.3 billion on vessels and $1.3 billion on its terminals, including a renovation of Swartz Bay and a complete overhaul of Horseshoe Bay as part of a $3.9-billion capital plan. It is the largest capital plan in B.C.
Richmond family's table is more than a place to park your bum

Richmond family's table is more than a place to park your bum

If you take a picnic to Garry Point Park or grab some fish ‘n’ chips at the nearby Pajo’s, there’s a good chance you’ve sat at or close by a very special table.