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Gauging wildfire fighters' health

Gauging wildfire fighters' health

The province is supporting two new research projects into the health impacts of fighting forest fires
Two Richmond councillors ask for focus on 'Canadian values'

Two Richmond councillors ask for focus on 'Canadian values'

Two Richmond councillors talked about remembering “Canadian values” as they looked at a draft Cultural Harmony Plan for the city. Coun. Bill McNulty questioned why there wasn’t a mention of “Canadian values” and “how we got here.
You might be able to see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver tonight

You might be able to see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver tonight

One of mother nature’s most dazzling astral displays might be visible from the Lower Mainland tonight. According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks , auroral activity will be active on Wednesday.
Transit strike: multiple bus cancellations in Richmond Wednesday afternoon

Transit strike: multiple bus cancellations in Richmond Wednesday afternoon

It could take longer for Richmond transit users to get to their destinations this afternoon, as numerous trips have been cancelled as bus drivers refuse to work overtime for the third time (list below).
Union announces full shutdown of Metro Vancouver buses over 3 days next week

Union announces full shutdown of Metro Vancouver buses over 3 days next week

Unifor has announced a full shutdown of buses and Seabus operations in the TransLink region for three days next week, as workers hit the picket lines.
ICBC’s North Vancouver office targeted by hoax bomb threat

ICBC’s North Vancouver office targeted by hoax bomb threat

ICBC’s head office in North Vancouver was the subject of a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon. Someone called the office and made the threat around 4 p.m., just as employees were going home for the day, according to Sgt.
Astronaut brings space experience to Richmond crane conference

Astronaut brings space experience to Richmond crane conference

Preparing for every possible scenario and taking into account every single variable that can affect each of these scenarios — it’s this detailed thinking that Story Musgrave brings to every job he’s done, whether it’s as a trauma surgeon or as an ast
Elderly Richmond resident dies after vehicle strikes pole

Elderly Richmond resident dies after vehicle strikes pole

An 83-year-old Richmond man is dead following a car crash yesterday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Richmond RCMP responded to reports of a single vehicle collision near No. 4 Road and Tomicki Avenue, just north of Alderbridge Way.
Burnaby Lake eagles rebuild nest blown away by storm

Burnaby Lake eagles rebuild nest blown away by storm

The Burnaby Lake eagles are staying put. A storm had previously blown down their nest and some worried they might leave the area. According to Burnaby photographer John Preissl, the eagles have built a new nest close to the old one.
Bobcat in the Squamish Estuary [VIDEO]

Bobcat in the Squamish Estuary [VIDEO]

Squamish's Chris Dale captured this stunning footage of a bobcat (Lynx rufus) slinking through the grass in the estuary. "I expected it to wander out into the open but instead it decided to have a nap in the late afternoon sun," Dale told The Chief.