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How Vancouver is protecting itself from future flooding — with plants

How Vancouver is protecting itself from future flooding — with plants

Green infrastructure promises to keep the worst of flooding and contaminated rivers at bay. But while it has set ambitious targets, Vancouver is falling behind many other big cities. Could Seattle offer an answer?
Canada-wide recall of dried apricot kernels for possible cyanide poisoning

Canada-wide recall of dried apricot kernels for possible cyanide poisoning

Apricot seeds or kernels are known to contain a natural toxin that can cause cyanide poisoning.
B.C. records 250 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

B.C. records 250 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Daily cases continue downward trend, but virus still claiming lives
Vancouver cycling team taking epic one-day ride for mental health (VIDEO)

Vancouver cycling team taking epic one-day ride for mental health (VIDEO)

Seymour, Grouse, Cypress, Whistler — all in one day. 🚵🏽
News demands city divulge info on pool construction delays

News demands city divulge info on pool construction delays

The $84 million Minoru Centre for Active Living was almost two years delayed in its construction.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery closed due to power outage

Gulf of Georgia Cannery closed due to power outage

76 BC Hydro customers affected by outage
Tourism Richmond offering grants for building, upgrading patios

Tourism Richmond offering grants for building, upgrading patios

$1,000 grants are being offered on a first-come-first-serve basis
Two additional Richmond school flagged for COVID-19 exposure

Two additional Richmond school flagged for COVID-19 exposure

One elementary and one independent schools have been added to VCH's exposure list
B.C. Ombudsperson urges caution on COVID-19 vaccine passports

B.C. Ombudsperson urges caution on COVID-19 vaccine passports

New guidance document released
Photo: Beautiful Richmond...out with the fairies at Paulik Park

Photo: Beautiful Richmond...out with the fairies at Paulik Park

Richmond News readers have been sending in their dozens their favourite, recent photos of "Beautiful Richmond"