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YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

The University of British Columbia will help select the test used in a new COVID-19 rapid testing study, the Vancouver International Airport and WestJet announced Thursday.
BC SCPA says neglected animals' medical costs could reach $100,000

BC SCPA says neglected animals' medical costs could reach $100,000

Eight puppies have already died after contracting parvovirus, despite treatment
B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) has launched a campaign to encourage young people to vote in the upcoming provincial election.
Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry
One dead on North Van's Capilano River after 'large volume of water' released

One dead on North Van's Capilano River after 'large volume of water' released

Metro Vancouver and coroner investigating after large volume of water released from spillway gate during maintenance. Several people were swept into the river. One person is dead.

Richmond city recognized for mentoring new engineers

The City of Richmond has been recognized nationally for its mentorship and on-site training of new engineers.
Richmond intersections lit up with new LED signs

Richmond intersections lit up with new LED signs

If you think your eyesight is getting better on Richmond’s roads recently, you’d be right – well, sort of.
Police investigating fatal shooting in North Van

Police investigating fatal shooting in North Van

NOTE: This story has been updated. To see the latest, click here. Police in North Vancouver are investigating after a fatal shooting last night in the area of 17 th Street and St. Andrews Avenue.
Richmond residents warned of recent break and enters: RCMP

Richmond residents warned of recent break and enters: RCMP

Richmond RCMP are reminding residents to not leave personal belongings, especially garage door openers, in their cars after an increase of recent break and enters to residential garages.
Richmond mom claims racial profiling after COVID alert at school

Richmond mom claims racial profiling after COVID alert at school

A Richmond mom-of-two is calling out her building manager for racially profiling her family – after a COVID-19 exposure alert was issued at the BC Muslim School.