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Two crashes in Richmond Monday morning

Two crashes in Richmond Monday morning

There are a couple of traffic hotspots in the Richmond area right now – at Knight Street Bridge southbound and on Westminster Highway, westbound at Nelson Road.
15-year-old surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves

15-year-old surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves

Fifteen-year-old Asher Paglaro was taking a break between waves while surfing in Tofino when he noticed his friend looked dazed. Over the crashing surf, he could just make out his whisper: “Help.
Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

While immigration has been a Canadian advantage long before the pandemic hit, it is more important than ever in Canada’s economic recovery during COVID-19, according to the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration.
Opinion: Wearing a mask incorrectly just as bad as no mask at all

Opinion: Wearing a mask incorrectly just as bad as no mask at all

I sought the Great Outdoors on Saturday by going up to the trails around the lakes of Whistler. I popped into one of the village’s shops to rent a bike and a helmet.
Richmond metered utility payments due this week

Richmond metered utility payments due this week

There are still a few more days for Richmond residents to pay their metered utility bill. Metered utility payments are due Thursday, July 30. The payments are for the first quarter from January to March.
15-year-old surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves

15-year-old surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves

Fifteen-year-old Asher Paglaro was taking a break between waves while surfing in Tofino when he noticed his friend looked dazed. Over the crashing surf, he could just make out his whisper: “Help.
Vehicle smashes into front of Richmond restaurant

Vehicle smashes into front of Richmond restaurant

One Richmond restaurant unexpectedly became a drive-through on Saturday, after a car smashed through its front door. Photos posted on WeChat show a silver vehicle embedded in the front door and windows of Double Double Restaurant, located at 4600 No.
Passengers on 4 more flights through YVR warned of COVID-19 exposure

Passengers on 4 more flights through YVR warned of COVID-19 exposure

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is warning of more public exposures to COVID-19 on flights into or out of Vancouver International Airport. The exposures occurred on both domestic and international flights.
B.C. schools, curriculum must support ‘broad understanding’ of province’s diversity: Ministry

B.C. schools, curriculum must support ‘broad understanding’ of province’s diversity: Ministry

B.C.’s diversity must be reflected in the province’s schools and curriculum, and schools need to have policies in place to ensure they remain free of discrimination, according to the Ministry of Education.
Search continues for missing Richmond man last seen in Chilliwack

Search continues for missing Richmond man last seen in Chilliwack

Investigators continue to search for a Richmond resident who went missing earlier this month in Chilliwack, and who may need medical attention.