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Lyft adds local public transit options in-app for Metro Vancouver riders

Lyft adds local public transit options in-app for Metro Vancouver riders

Ride-hailing app Lyft has added local public transit information to its services, so riders can compare more transportation options within the Metro Vancouver area.
Seniors surveyed fear dying of loneliness more than COVID-19: advocate

Seniors surveyed fear dying of loneliness more than COVID-19: advocate

People living in care homes are more afraid of dying of loneliness than of COVID-19, says a new report from the province’s watchdog for seniors.
La Nina could worsen winter driving: WorkSafeBC

La Nina could worsen winter driving: WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC is warning drivers of icier and snowier roads this winter because of a forecast La Nina weather pattern. Crashes double in winter because of drivers going too fast, according to ICBC.
New deal for cleaners means no picket lines at ferry terminal

New deal for cleaners means no picket lines at ferry terminal

Picket lines at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal were avoided this week with a new and improved collective agreement for cleaning staff.
COVID-19 exposures at 2 Richmond elementary schools

COVID-19 exposures at 2 Richmond elementary schools

COVID-19 exposure notices have been sent out to two Richmond elementary schools. There was an exposure to the virus at Spul’u’kwuks elementary on Oct. 28, according to a letter sent by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) to the school on Monday.
TransLink rider threatens Burnaby man on bus (VIDEO)

TransLink rider threatens Burnaby man on bus (VIDEO)

'Want to get shot in the head?' Transit Police are considering charges against an unidentified male who spewed racist remarks and death threats upon a fellow passenger
Whistler Blackcomb's winter reservation system opens to pass holders Friday

Whistler Blackcomb's winter reservation system opens to pass holders Friday

Pass holders can lock in up to seven Priority Reservation Days for the core season in advance
Government decision another blow to Point Roberts

Government decision another blow to Point Roberts

A bank is set close Dec. 11. A marina is minus 450 boats and a usually thriving parcel business has been essentially dormant for seven months. These are tough times in the isolated community of Point Roberts and it can’t catch a break these days.
Elections BC continues to tabulate mail-in ballots in Richmond ridings

Elections BC continues to tabulate mail-in ballots in Richmond ridings

Mail-in ballots for the recent provincial election continue to be counted at elections offices, with preliminary numbers showing they account for almost 40 per cent of ballots in some Richmond ridings.
Richmond woman reported missing in 100 Mile House

Richmond woman reported missing in 100 Mile House

A Richmond woman has been reported missing in the 100 Mile House area. 100 Mile House RCMP say that Amanda Perez, 27, has not been seen since Thursday, Oct. 29. Perez was reported missing by her family on Saturday, Oct.