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Bobcat spotted outside West Vancouver home

Bobcat spotted outside West Vancouver home

West Vancouver resident Venus Yau got a big surprise when she witnessed what she described as a “big, fat cat” slink into her backyard Friday morning. “I just moved to Vancouver from Hong Kong one year ago.
Wet’suwet’en supporters block Port of Vancouver for third straight day

Wet’suwet’en supporters block Port of Vancouver for third straight day

'Every 15 minutes that goes by, we’re delaying tens of thousands of dollars of goods that go through this port'
Coronavirus: Canadian government asks travellers from Hubei province to self-isolate

Coronavirus: Canadian government asks travellers from Hubei province to self-isolate

The federal government is asking travellers coming from Hubei province to voluntarily isolate themselves for 14 days.
In translation: Stories from Chinese media

In translation: Stories from Chinese media

In an effort to build better communication and greater understanding between cultures, the Richmond News has launched a feature we’re calling In Translation , which translates into English the headline and a summary of the top news stories appearing
Bridge could replace Delta tunnel plan

Bridge could replace Delta tunnel plan

Will Delta get a new bridge after all? That’s now a possibility as two options for a George Massey Tunnel crossing replacement were on display for residents at an open house Thursday, one being a new immersed eight-lane tunnel and the other being a l
Sea to Sky Gondola opening day event schedule released

Sea to Sky Gondola opening day event schedule released

The Squamish tourist attraction will host ceremonies and presentations
Coronavirus: Over 200 people tested in B.C., with four infected in VCH region

Coronavirus: Over 200 people tested in B.C., with four infected in VCH region

New numbers from B.C.’s health officials show over 200 people have been tested for novel coronavirus so far, with only four confirmed or presumed cases in the province. The B.C.
Updated: Richmond ride-hailing approved despite city opposition

Updated: Richmond ride-hailing approved despite city opposition

Despite opposition from the mayor of Richmond and senior staff, Kabu, a subsidiary of the Richmond-based ride-hailing service GoKabu, was approved by the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) on Friday.
Video: Repatriation flight carrying Canadians out of Wuhan lands at YVR

Video: Repatriation flight carrying Canadians out of Wuhan lands at YVR

A plane carrying Canadian citizens out of the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak made a brief stop at Vancouver International Airport last night before carrying on to Ontario.
B.C. adds 3,400 jobs in January, but snowy weather hurts workers

B.C. adds 3,400 jobs in January, but snowy weather hurts workers

What happened: B.C.’s unemployment rate fell notably last month, while the province added jobs to the workforce Why it matters: The West Coast had been on a losing skid throughout much of 2019 B.C.