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Richmond councillor launches Stop Racism Alliance to tackle hate crimes

Richmond councillor launches Stop Racism Alliance to tackle hate crimes

In response to recent racist incidents that have taken place across Metro Vancouver, Richmond City Councillor Chak Au and advocates from various cultural backgrounds launched the Stop Racism Alliance this week.
UPDATED: Koi removed from Vancouver Chinese garden after otter infiltrates pond, again

UPDATED: Koi removed from Vancouver Chinese garden after otter infiltrates pond, again

For the second time in a year, an otter is eating the koi at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden
UPDATED: Transit strike leads to more SeaBus cancellations Saturday

UPDATED: Transit strike leads to more SeaBus cancellations Saturday

A total of 20 sailings will be cancelled between 4:15 and 9:15 p.m.
Repairs to cracked pool in Richmond start 'shortly'

Repairs to cracked pool in Richmond start 'shortly'

Ten months after a crack was found in one of the pools at the Minoru Centre for Active Living – caused by “construction workmanship deficiencies” - repairs are expected to finally begin.
(Video) YVR Airport welcomes service puppy-in-training

(Video) YVR Airport welcomes service puppy-in-training

Tuesday was a day of professional development at the Vancouver airport for a group of furry workers. The participants practiced entering the airport, negotiating security and boarding an aircraft.
Vandals do $100K damage to Burnaby telcom lines

Vandals do $100K damage to Burnaby telcom lines

Police are investigating vandalism that did about $100,000 worth of damage to telecommunications lines in Burnaby last week. The telecommunications company reported suspected damage to the lines on the morning of Oct. 22, according to Burnaby RCMP.
Metro Vancouver issues warning over air quality concerns

Metro Vancouver issues warning over air quality concerns

Asks residents to refrain from burning wood and setting off fireworks
Victoria company offers shuttle service from ferry during Vancouver transit strike

Victoria company offers shuttle service from ferry during Vancouver transit strike

A Victoria transportation company says it’s prepared to provide a shuttle for walk-on ferry passengers from Tsawwassen to Bridgeport Station if the labour dispute escalates between unionized workers and the Coast Mountain Bus Company in Vancouver.
Drugs, cash, weapons seized in Burnaby RCMP raids

Drugs, cash, weapons seized in Burnaby RCMP raids

Police raids on two residences in Burnaby and Maple Ridge turned up fentanyl, cocaine, cash and a fully operational semi-automatic rifle this week.
Richmond teachers work under expired contract

Richmond teachers work under expired contract

Teachers in Richmond, like their colleagues across the province, continue to work under an expired contract as negotiations are on-going on a new one. On Oct. 1, the B.C.