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Sea to Sky gondola cables cut again

Sea to Sky gondola cables cut again

The Sea to Sky Gondola Cable has been cut again. The incident happened on the early morning hours of Sept. 14, said general manager Kirby Brown. Brown said that no one was hurt in the incident. Squamish RCMP say officers were contacted at 4 a.m.
Richmond schools remain open despite smoke

Richmond schools remain open despite smoke

The Richmond School District announced Sunday all schools will be open on Monday despite the wildfire smoke currently blanketing the Lower Mainland.
Video: Firefighters battling blaze at Westminster Pier Park

Video: Firefighters battling blaze at Westminster Pier Park

New Westminster’s historic pier area is still on fire and could continue burning for several days, according to the New Westminster Fire Department. The fire is at Westminster Pier Park and local firefighters are battling to contain it.
Vehicle accident causes traffic snarl in Richmond on Sunday

Vehicle accident causes traffic snarl in Richmond on Sunday

A vehicle accident has traffic delayed around the intersection of Westminster Highway and Cooney Road on Sunday afternoon. According to a Twitter post, the accident is a fender bender and happened around 2:45 p.m.

Changes to B.C. strata insurance regulations coming this fall

Changes have been made to B.C.’s strata insurance regulations to address the rising costs of strata insurance, says B.C.’s Ministry of Finance. A report released by the B.C.
La Niña could mean B.C. is in for a colder-than-usual winter

La Niña could mean B.C. is in for a colder-than-usual winter

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officially issued a La Niña Advisory Thursday
Vancouver billboard displaying support for J.K. Rowling covered up after backlash

Vancouver billboard displaying support for J.K. Rowling covered up after backlash

"To me the message is very clear, because saying 'I love J.K. Rowling' very much means that you identify very clearly with a figure who has been widely condemned for herself speaking out against the trans community."
Richmond’s single-use plastics ban formally approved by province

Richmond’s single-use plastics ban formally approved by province

B.C. introduces a number of measures to reduce plastic waste
Grizzly bear attacks man north of Pemberton

Grizzly bear attacks man north of Pemberton

The 36-year-old is recovering in hospital
Richmond council to support three potential salmon restoration projects in Sturgeon Bank

Richmond council to support three potential salmon restoration projects in Sturgeon Bank

An environmental conservation group wants to protect salmon habitat in Sturgeon Bank in west Richmond and is asking for Richmond council’s support.