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Multiple police forces swoop in Richmond and Vancouver amid “gang activity”

Multiple police forces swoop in Richmond and Vancouver amid “gang activity”

A multi-jurisdiction police operation linked to gang activity appeared to end with the arrest of a woman in Richmond.
Transit buses collide in Richmond

Transit buses collide in Richmond

Two public transit buses collided during morning rush hour traffic this week, on Steveston Highway, just east of the Shell Road intersection. On Tuesday, July 17, at around 7:45 a.m.

Ride-hailing in B.C. on hold until September 2019

Ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft won’t be operating in B.C. until at least 2019, Transportation Minister Claire Trevena announced Thursday.
Police make two arrests in connection with Tsawwassen property crime spree

Police make two arrests in connection with Tsawwassen property crime spree

Two arrests were made this week in connection to a recent property crime spree in Tsawwassen.
One of Richmond’s most-wanted thieves behind bars

One of Richmond’s most-wanted thieves behind bars

A suspect formerly at the top of Richmond RCMP’s most-wanted list has been jailed more than a year and a half.
Video: grizzly charges paddler in Squamish river

Video: grizzly charges paddler in Squamish river

Footage captured of incident shows a bear running full speed towards a rafter on the Elaho
Teen died of complications from stroke; hadn't been vaping: autopsy

Teen died of complications from stroke; hadn't been vaping: autopsy

A coroner’s autopsy report has revealed that Kyle Losse died as a result of complications due to a stroke. The report was shared recently with the Optimist by Kyle’s parents Niki and Brian who say they were surprised by the findings.
Two men convicted in violent home-invasion robbery in Richmond

Two men convicted in violent home-invasion robbery in Richmond

Assailants found to have stolen more than $1.5 million in valuable watches from the victim’s safe
Father of FarmWatch 'Perfect Ray' dies at age 74

Father of FarmWatch 'Perfect Ray' dies at age 74

Ray Galawan galvanized a movement to prevent illegal and/or unregulated dumping of construction waste onto soil
Homelessness ‘more and more on the minds’ of Vancouver millennials

Homelessness ‘more and more on the minds’ of Vancouver millennials

New survey finds cost of living and housing affordability top list of concerns