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RCMP warn of crooks posing as security employees

RCMP warn of crooks posing as security employees

Mounties have issued a warning after multiple residents in Richmond’s Hamilton area reported getting knocks on their doors from people allegedly posing as representatives from home security firm ADT.
Get outside this evening to see a total lunar eclipse

Get outside this evening to see a total lunar eclipse

A mix of clear skies and cloud is forecast for the Lower Mainland Sunday night, meaning residents have a good chance of seeing the total lunar eclipse. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is safe to look at with the naked eye.
Burnaby Mountain workshop explodes into fire next to Kinder Morgan tank farm

Burnaby Mountain workshop explodes into fire next to Kinder Morgan tank farm

When Burnaby assistant fire chief Barry Mawhinney headed out to Burnaby Mountain on a 911 call Saturday night, he looked up and realized it was going to be a stubborn one. He could see flames shooting into the air.

‘Things are getting better, but not fast enough’: Richmond women march for equality

Richmond women joined the third annual Vancouver Women’s March.
Man kicks side view mirror off car after almost getting hit in Vancouver (VIDEO)

Man kicks side view mirror off car after almost getting hit in Vancouver (VIDEO)

A close call sparked some anger from a pedestrian...
Vancouver School District mulls free tampon dispensers

Vancouver School District mulls free tampon dispensers

East Vancouver’s Selina Tribe wants tampons and pads at public institutions across Canada
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses Islamophobia complaint against health providers

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses Islamophobia complaint against health providers

Patient threatened to blow up Burnaby General Hospital, nurse testifies
Competition watchdog urges B.C. to allow restaurants to buy from private alcohol retailers

Competition watchdog urges B.C. to allow restaurants to buy from private alcohol retailers

Current government policy forces restaurant owners to buy from government stores and at full retail price
BC Hydro says more customers hit by scams in 2018 than in the last four years

BC Hydro says more customers hit by scams in 2018 than in the last four years

BC Hydro says fraudsters posing as employees of the Crown utility conned customers out of thousands of dollars last year, making it the most scam-ridden period since frauds started gaining momentum in 2014.
Keys, personal info stolen from car in Richmond used in Burnaby B&E

Keys, personal info stolen from car in Richmond used in Burnaby B&E

Thieves who broke into a vehicle in Richmond appear to have swiped keys and personal information that allowed them to burgle a house and steal a pickup in Burnaby this week. Burnaby RCMP got a report just before 2 a.m.