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SkyTrain workers issue 72-hour strike notice

SkyTrain workers issue 72-hour strike notice

The union representing approximately 900 Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers has issued a 72-hour-strike notice. There are no details yet on what job action could look like, but CUPE 7000 says it will provide an update Saturday at 11 a.m.
Video: Richmond RCMP suspect Capstan fire deliberately set

Video: Richmond RCMP suspect Capstan fire deliberately set

A fire on Capstan Way in March seems to have been deliberately set and RCMP are posting a video asking the public for information.
TransLink to install braille signs at Metro Vancouver bus stops

TransLink to install braille signs at Metro Vancouver bus stops

Beginning in 2020, tactile and braille signs will be installed at every bus stop in the region
Richmond condo investors take developer to court

Richmond condo investors take developer to court

Anderson Holdings cancelled pre-sale contracts at a condo under construction on Buswell Street.
Richmond’s Brighouse Fire Hall hosted Christmas Fund Drive-Thru

Richmond’s Brighouse Fire Hall hosted Christmas Fund Drive-Thru

The Richmond Brighouse Fire Hall was turned into a heartwarming place with Santa and Christmas music as the hall hosted its 9th Annual Richmond Christmas Fund Drive-Thru earlier this week.
Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

The utility is urging customers to save on their electricity bill this Christmas Day
Richmond sneaks into top 10 bike-friendly list

Richmond sneaks into top 10 bike-friendly list

A real estate company ranked Richmond in the top 10 most bike-friendly cities in Canada but its score was still only 61 out of 100.
Surrey councillors ruffled by ‘rude’ public and ‘emotional instability’ in chambers

Surrey councillors ruffled by ‘rude’ public and ‘emotional instability’ in chambers

Surrey’s short budget process fell off the rails on Monday amidst political turmoil
Update: Power slowly returning to Richmond Hydro customers

Update: Power slowly returning to Richmond Hydro customers

Power is slowly returning from a power outaged that affected almost 2,000 BC Hydro customers in the Ironwood area of Richmond Thursday afternoon Crews are on site with power still out from west of Horseshoe Way, north of Horseshoe Place, east of No.
Fines issued for hunter who shot and killed Squamish dog

Fines issued for hunter who shot and killed Squamish dog

Decision announced more than two years after the dog was killed near Lucille Lake