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TransLink announces service changes to Richmond bus routes

TransLink announces service changes to Richmond bus routes

TransLink has announced service changes to some Richmond bus routes, which will come into effect as of Sept. 7.
BBB offers back to school internet safety tips

BBB offers back to school internet safety tips

As we approach the beginning of the new school year, teachers, administrators and families are adapting to the prospect of an unusual first day out.
Some bad person stole this sweet ride. It was recovered in Burnaby

Some bad person stole this sweet ride. It was recovered in Burnaby

Are you missing that sweet ride of yours? The Burnaby RCMP have it in their possession. An apparently stolen scooter was recovered and police are reaching out to find the owner. Seeking the owner of this scooter,” read a police tweet.
Letter: Your sexist snark while I pumped gas was a teachable moment

Letter: Your sexist snark while I pumped gas was a teachable moment

Editor: To the young man at the Chevron station on Brunette Avenue on the evening of July 30.
Opinion: B.C. health officials finally treated us like grownups with COVID data

Opinion: B.C. health officials finally treated us like grownups with COVID data

A shocking thing happened earlier this week. B.C. health officials like Dr. Bonnie Henry finally treated us like grownups when it comes to COVID-19 data. Don’t get me wrong, Henry is doing a fine job of helping B.C.
Updated: 'We do not feel safe:' Richmond parents voice back-to-school concerns

Updated: 'We do not feel safe:' Richmond parents voice back-to-school concerns

The lack of physical distancing and masks, few options for distance learning and being cut off from their home school – these are some of the concerns parents have voiced to the Richmond News after the school district released its back-to-school plan
YVR, WestJet team up to offer COVID-19 testing through new pilot program

YVR, WestJet team up to offer COVID-19 testing through new pilot program

Vancouver International Airport and WestJet are launching a new pilot program which will make COVID-19 testing available to WestJet passengers on select departing flights out of YVR.
Metro Vancouver owner dodges $13,500 in fines for renting unit without strata permission

Metro Vancouver owner dodges $13,500 in fines for renting unit without strata permission

A Burnaby townhouse owner who rented out her unit in violation of her strata’s bylaws has won a partial victory over her strata council.
Federal dollars for school restart plan 'flexible'

Federal dollars for school restart plan 'flexible'

The federal government’s contribution of $242 million to the B.C. education system is a “flexible” fund to help schools in their restart plans, according to the MP who made the announcement on Friday.
Update: Vancouver man acquitted of fraud, theft in Richmond after securities probe

Update: Vancouver man acquitted of fraud, theft in Richmond after securities probe

William Everett Graham, 76, was acquitted in Richmond Provincial Court on Aug. 25, 2021.