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North Shore Rescue warns of 'pushy' bear on North Van trails (VIDEO)

North Shore Rescue warns of 'pushy' bear on North Van trails (VIDEO)

North Shore Rescue is warning the public about a young black bear getting too close for comfort on the trails around Grouse Mountain and Mount Fromme. Most bears prefer a wide berth, but some adolescents can be a bit more social, bordering on pushy.
Steveston fish 'n' chip joint launches ramp collapse defence

Steveston fish 'n' chip joint launches ramp collapse defence

One of Richmond’s most popular fish ‘n’ chip spots is vigorously denying any wrongdoing after its ramp over Steveston Harbour collapsed almost three years ago.
Police impound car going 61 km/h over the speed limit on Lions Gate Bridge

Police impound car going 61 km/h over the speed limit on Lions Gate Bridge

The Motor Vehicle Act defines excessive speeding as going over 40 km/h above the speed limit.
Richmond School District wants to know exactly how many students will return to school

Richmond School District wants to know exactly how many students will return to school

The Richmond School District is asking all parents to fill out an online survey to determine exactly how many students will be returning to in-class learning in June. The survey was posted on Tuesday and responses are needed by Thursday at 4 p.m.
Richmond council further reduces major city events

Richmond council further reduces major city events

A reduced Maritime Festival proposed by Richmond city staff was nixed by council on Monday, adding to several other events and festivals already on the chopping block due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures.
TransLink asking people to wear face masks, implements new physical distancing measures

TransLink asking people to wear face masks, implements new physical distancing measures

With more people heading back to work as B.C. begins to slowly reopen its economy, TransLink says it is looking to grow a culture around wearing face masks on public transit.
Construction costs throw wrench in Surrey’s YMCA facility

Construction costs throw wrench in Surrey’s YMCA facility

City’s growing downtown precinct dealt significant blow as recreation facility cancelled due to $35 million funding gap
Richmond Mounties probing 'brawl' outside Steveston store

Richmond Mounties probing 'brawl' outside Steveston store

Richmond RCMP is investigating an incident outside the 7-Eleven on Steveston Highway that attracted a large police presence. Social media was awash Monday evening with reports of a “mass brawl” at around 10 p.m.
Empress Hotel eyes late-June reopening

Empress Hotel eyes late-June reopening

The Fairmont Empress, Victoria’s grand hotel and most famous landmark, is expected to reopen in late June, but a specific date and the extent of service it will provide is still unclear.
Updated: Richmond council pushes for chickens on farmland and residential areas

Updated: Richmond council pushes for chickens on farmland and residential areas

Joanne Fisher has been raising heritage chickens in east Richmond for dozens of years and, while she likes the eggs, she said just raising chickens brings her joy.