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Fire grows to 8 hectares in size as aircrafts help battle Richmond blaze

Fire grows to 8 hectares in size as aircrafts help battle Richmond blaze

Richmond Fire-Rescue, BC Wildfire Service and Department of National Defence all on scene to help tackle blaze in thick, peat woodland on DND lands at Westminster Highway and Shell Road.
Recovered body deemed not suspicious by Delta police

Recovered body deemed not suspicious by Delta police

A body recovered from the Fraser River Thursday morning has been deemed not suspicious by Delta police. In a news release Friday morning, DPD say the male has been identified and his family has been notified.
Online parks permit application system expands

Online parks permit application system expands

Applying for renewals, amendments and transfers of existing park-use permits for BC Parks just got easier, with the expansion of FrontCounter BC’s online permit application system.
TransLink confirms Seth Rogen as new voice of transit

TransLink confirms Seth Rogen as new voice of transit

After months of anticipation, TransLink has announced that Vancouver-born actor is set to be the new voice of transit.
Murder victim once punched in the face by Richmond Mountie

Murder victim once punched in the face by Richmond Mountie

Police have identified the victim of Wednesday night’s Vancouver homicide as a man who was once assaulted by a Richmond RCMP officer.
High housing costs, low incomes: where’s the plan to reduce poverty in B.C.?

High housing costs, low incomes: where’s the plan to reduce poverty in B.C.?

B.C. is only province without legislated goals to tackle issues facing too many families
RCA and RITE leave vacuum in Richmond School Board ballot

RCA and RITE leave vacuum in Richmond School Board ballot

Two major Richmond political slates, both of which collectively profess socially liberal philosophies, have chosen not to run school trustee candidates.
Province asks for input on clean growth

Province asks for input on clean growth

As part of its work to build a clean growth future for the province, government is inviting public input on clean transportation, clean and efficient buildings, and a clean-growth program for industry this summer.
Woman’s death in Vancouver clothing donation bin a ‘cry for action’

Woman’s death in Vancouver clothing donation bin a ‘cry for action’

Homeless advocate calls for bins to be redesigned
Richmond’s district energy program wins award

Richmond’s district energy program wins award

Richmond’s energy initiatives are being recognized for a 12th time after the city received a recent Public Sector Leadership Award.