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Photos: Richmond protesters rally for B.C. nursing student dragged, stepped on by RCMP officer

Photos: Richmond protesters rally for B.C. nursing student dragged, stepped on by RCMP officer

Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Richmond Saturday to demand justice for a B.C. nursing student who is alleging police brutality by an RCMP officer during a mental wellness check.
Possible COVID-19 exposure identified on flight from Mexico City to YVR

Possible COVID-19 exposure identified on flight from Mexico City to YVR

Health officials are warning of another possible COVID-19 exposure on a flight into Vancouver. The B.C.
Steves declares 'retirement' from Richmond council in a tweet

Steves declares 'retirement' from Richmond council in a tweet

Long-time Coun. Harold Steves will not be seeking re-election to Richmond council, according to a tweet he sent out on Saturday.
Richmond parents asked to complete education survey

Richmond parents asked to complete education survey

The Ministry of Education is asking parents in Richmond and across B.C. to share how COVID-19 may have impacted learning experiences. The ministry is asking parents to complete an online survey by July 24.
Road closure notice for Richmond

Road closure notice for Richmond

As of Saturday night, a section of No. 5 road will be temporarily closed to traffic due to road work. No. 5 Road between Vulcan Way and River Road will be closed for 24 hours, from 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12.
Student issues warning after terrifying encounter with strangers in Richmond

Student issues warning after terrifying encounter with strangers in Richmond

A Richmond woman who survived a possible abduction attempt is sharing her terrifying experience with the public to warn others.
Burnaby woman says she was ‘berated’ after calling RCMP line

Burnaby woman says she was ‘berated’ after calling RCMP line

The phone service that answered a policing call from a Burnaby woman is trying to make amends after the woman says she was “berated” by the person who took the call.
Catch a comet by the tail: a bright streak in Island sky

Catch a comet by the tail: a bright streak in Island sky

A recently discovered comet will grace the night sky over B.C. for the next couple of weeks, before disappearing again for thousands of years.
2 Richmond spray parks reopen following maintenance work

2 Richmond spray parks reopen following maintenance work

Two of Richmond’s spray parks have reopened, just in time for the weekend.
Another suspicious fire set in Richmond: RCMP

Another suspicious fire set in Richmond: RCMP

A fire set early Friday morning not far from Blundell elementary may be the work of a serial arsonist, according to Richmond RCMP. Police say they responded to a bush fire along the edge of Blundell Park at approximately 4:30 a.m.