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Elections BC cites Canada Post strike action in extending referendum vote 1 week

The deadline to accept mail-in voting packages for British Columbia's electoral reform referendum has been extended by a week.

Nov 23, 2018 9:56 AM Read more >

Rookie Richmond councillor seeks solar power policy

According to Coun. Michael Wolfe, the City of Richmond currently does not currently have a solar policy for industrial areas.

Nov 22, 2018 5:37 PM Read more >

Broad police vehicle data requests an ‘abuse of power:’ lawyer

RCMP requested vehicle bridge-crossing data with little information

Nov 22, 2018 4:34 PM Read more >

B.C.’s housing-market taxes will have to prove themselves soon with voters

In this year of municipal elections in British Columbia, housing was consistently the top-ranked issue for residents of Metro Vancouver – with the exception of Surrey, where public safety was deemed more important.

Nov 22, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

Families ‘devastated’ over beloved Richmond Centre Santa’s relocation

There’s a new Santa Claus coming to town and some local families say they’re devastated that the Richmond tradition of visiting “Santa Chris” has come to an end.

Nov 21, 2018 7:00 PM Read more >

BC Ferries considering free vouchers for Lower Mainland student athletes

Local government and BC Ferries are in preliminary support of an idea to redistribute ferry vouchers to allow Lower Mainland youth sports teams to travel to the Sunshine Coast on discount.

Nov 21, 2018 10:38 AM Read more >

Council considers 10% market rental units in Richmond Centre development

Number of rental units was the focus of discussion at the public hearing

Nov 21, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

Richmond patients rage over eye surgery move

Patients and health care professionals are expressing outrage over a decision to transfer all cataract eye surgeries out of Richmond to Vancouver.

Nov 21, 2018 7:56 AM Read more >

Mall parking lot car crashes peak during holidays: ICBC

With the holiday shopping season launching this week on Black Friday, ICBC is warning drivers to take caution in mall parking lots.

Nov 20, 2018 1:11 PM Read more >

YVR warns travelers to plan for increased traffic on Black Friday

Travelers heading to Vancouver International Airport this Friday may want to leave extra early to avoid Black Friday traffic around the nearby outlet mall. On Nov. 23, Black Friday sales are scheduled to hit Richmond’s McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.

Nov 20, 2018 10:57 AM Read more >