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Swimmer has close encounter with orca whales off West Van (with VIDEO)

Swimmer has close encounter with orca whales off West Van (with VIDEO)

A long-distance swimmer from North Vancouver had a very close encounter with a pod of orca whales off West Vancouver’s Batchelor Bay Sunday morning.
Richmond students in hunt to design first all-Canadian zero-emission concept car

Richmond students in hunt to design first all-Canadian zero-emission concept car

Two university students in Richmond are vying for first place in a competition to design the first all-Canadian zero-emission concept car.
Richmond COVID-19 testing centre hours change

Richmond COVID-19 testing centre hours change

Testing for COVID-19 continues in Richmond at the Richmond Assessment Centre (RAC) weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on statutory holidays from 9 a.m. to noon. The hours recently changed and tests are no longer done on Saturdays.
Mix of sun and cloud for Richmond this week

Mix of sun and cloud for Richmond this week

We’re in for a dry week over the next seven days in Richmond, with a mix of sun and cloud for the most part.
Manslaughter charge in homicide of Surrey woman

Manslaughter charge in homicide of Surrey woman

A 47-year-old man has been charged with the manslaughter of a woman at a house in Surrey. On June 2, at around 3:15 a.m.
'Night rave' event in Surrey on COVID-19 public exposures list

'Night rave' event in Surrey on COVID-19 public exposures list

A recent multi-day event in Surrey's Whalley area has been added to Fraser Health's list of potential COVID-19 public exposure locations.
Richmond student kicks off petition for mandatory masks in schools

Richmond student kicks off petition for mandatory masks in schools

A Richmond student has kicked off a petition to make masks mandatory before the start of the school year next month. Victor Lam, 16, launched his Change.org petition two days ago, with an original goal of 200 signatures.
BREAKING NEWS: DPD investigating shots fired incident in Tsawwassen

BREAKING NEWS: DPD investigating shots fired incident in Tsawwassen

Delta police are currently investigating at the scene of a shots fired incident in Tsawwassen. At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Sunday officers responded to reports of gunshots on Parkgrove Cres.
Richmond roller skater helps locals – and Russians - stay cool this summer

Richmond roller skater helps locals – and Russians - stay cool this summer

A Richmondite has been working hard to get the good times rolling for people - without leaving their homes.
Campaign launched to support Richmond business during COVID-19

Campaign launched to support Richmond business during COVID-19

Richmondites are being encouraged to share and embrace the “Rediscover Richmond” campaign to explore new things in the city and support local businesses which have been hit hard by the pandemic.