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Burnaby worker's garlic allergy discrimination case dismissed

Burnaby worker's garlic allergy discrimination case dismissed

City employee Tracy Klewchuk claimed she was discriminated against when her employer didn't accommodate her allergies
Coronavirus risk considered low for B.C. as Seattle reports first case

Coronavirus risk considered low for B.C. as Seattle reports first case

A new coronavirus, spreading in China, appears to be less worrisome than the SARS outbreak of 2003, and the risk to British Columbians is considered to be low, says Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer.
Man pleads guilty to drunk driving in fatal Richmond car crash

Man pleads guilty to drunk driving in fatal Richmond car crash

A man has pleaded guilty to drunk driving that claimed the life of a woman in Richmond five years ago.
Richmond councillor praises Vancouver's move to divest from fossil fuels

Richmond councillor praises Vancouver's move to divest from fossil fuels

Richmond Coun. Kelly Greene praised Vancouver City Council on Tuesday for looking at the possibility of divesting from fossil fuels.
Delays for drivers heading out of Richmond Tuesday afternoon

Delays for drivers heading out of Richmond Tuesday afternoon

This morning’s commute was full of delays — and it looks like this afternoon’s won’t be much better. A stall on Highway 99 southbound, before Steveston in the left lane, slowing down drivers heading to the Massey Tunnel. As of 3:30 p.m.
VIDEO: Ice as far as the eye can see at Boundary Bay

VIDEO: Ice as far as the eye can see at Boundary Bay

Ladner's Landing Facebook group member Tilly Tung shared this video of an icy Boundary Bay online during last week's cold snap.

Teen arrested after alleged assault at Port Coquitlam school

A 13-year-old Maple Ridge boy has been arrested following an alleged assault at a Port Coquitlam school earlier this month.
Coronavirus update: Death toll rises to 17; case confirmed in Washington State

Coronavirus update: Death toll rises to 17; case confirmed in Washington State

The Chinese coronavirus is getting closer to Canada, with a case being confirmed Tuesday in Washington State. Health officials in Snohomish County say a man was hospitalized in Everett on Sunday and that his diagnosis was confirmed on Monday.
UPDATE: Expect big delays at the Alex Fraser Bridge

UPDATE: Expect big delays at the Alex Fraser Bridge

UPDATE: Delta police Const. Ken Usipiuk tweeted that all southbound lanes are open. Good news all southbound lanes are now open continue to expect delays major traffic back up @DPDTraffic @deltapolice https://t.
Four new Canada Line cars roll into service in Richmond today

Four new Canada Line cars roll into service in Richmond today

With four new Canada Line cars heading into service Tuesday, more people will be able to move between Richmond and Vancouver during peak hours.