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Steveston heritage building repairs considered 'risky'

Steveston heritage building repairs considered 'risky'

Fixing the Phoenix Net Loft in Steveston is considered a “risky project,” which might drive the cost significantly higher than originally anticipated. A budget was approved two years ago to fix the heritage site for $11.5 million.
Coquitlam teens sleep out doors for homeless youth

Coquitlam teens sleep out doors for homeless youth

A group of Gleneagle secondary school students will spend a night sleeping outdoors and are asking for donations for Covenant House
Coronavirus: Risk to Canadians still "low"

Coronavirus: Risk to Canadians still "low"

The risk to Canadians from coronavirus “continues to be low,” according to Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam.
Coronavirus: Richmond family keeping daughter off school amid fears

Coronavirus: Richmond family keeping daughter off school amid fears

The fears over the spread of coronavirus has led to one Richmond family keeping their daughter off school, even though they haven’t been to China recently.
Vandalized Sea to Sky Gondola to restart after $5-million, six-month disruption

Vandalized Sea to Sky Gondola to restart after $5-million, six-month disruption

$2 million for new cable and cabins, millions in lost revenue resulting from vandalism
Lyft expands operations into Richmond

Lyft expands operations into Richmond

The ride-hailing service Lyft has now expanded its operations to Richmond, two weeks after approval from the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB). Uber was running already on the first day after it was approved by the PTB on Jan.
Video: Sun and rain forecast for Richmond this week

Video: Sun and rain forecast for Richmond this week

A decent start to the week in Richmond, with some sunshine mixed with cloud, will make way for periods of rain beginning Wednesday evening.
Eastbound crash on the 91 in Richmond

Eastbound crash on the 91 in Richmond

There’s a crash on Highway 91 eastbound, just east of No. 6 Road in the left lane. Highway 91 towards the Alex Fraser Bridge is crawling from Highway 99. Expect major delays
Province considers second home on farmland

Province considers second home on farmland

The provincial government is considering allowing small secondary homes on farmland. The Ministry of Agriculture said secondary homes would support farmers and non farmers living in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
CBSA examined more than 27,000 travellers’ devices in two years

CBSA examined more than 27,000 travellers’ devices in two years

Of the 27,405 people whose digital devices were examined by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) in the past two years, 40 per cent resulted in customs-related offences.