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UPDATED: Charges laid in fires that closed down Langara College

UPDATED: Charges laid in fires that closed down Langara College

Nasradin Abdusamad Ali, 23, is facing arson charges
Richmond highlights 2019 projects at open house

Richmond highlights 2019 projects at open house

Seven accessible bus stops, improvements to the Minoru Arena, traffic light improvements, water main replacements – these are some of the capital projects the City of Richmond is embarking on this year.
Flying Air Canada in May or June? What you need to know

Flying Air Canada in May or June? What you need to know

Revised schedule covers 98 per cent of flying previously done by 737 MAX, but some seasonal and new routes have been delayed
Crash on Highway 99 in Richmond

Crash on Highway 99 in Richmond

A construction truck rear-ended a crane truck on Highway 99 in Richmond Tuesday morning, slowing traffic during the morning rush. Sgt.
B.C. taken to court over auto insurance changes

B.C. taken to court over auto insurance changes

The Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. is taking the provincial government to court over sweeping changes to auto insurance that took effect Monday. The association launched a constitutional challenge, arguing that Insurance Corporation of B.C.
UPDATED: Hope that Squamish wildfire will be out this week

UPDATED: Hope that Squamish wildfire will be out this week

BC Wildfire Service crews tackled hotspots and the area was dampened by rain over the weekend
Richmond proposes rental-only zones

Richmond proposes rental-only zones

The City of Richmond is looking at securing permanent rental housing by rezoning 60 existing rental housing sites.
Langara College evacuated, classes cancelled, after fire

Langara College evacuated, classes cancelled, after fire

Vancouver police say it appears the fire was deliberately set
Richmond boaters' common sense drifts out with tide

Richmond boaters' common sense drifts out with tide

The sun may have been out again on the weekend, but it seems common sense disappeared from the radar for some Richmond boaters.
Not an April Fools’ joke: Higher BC Hydro rates in effect starting today

Not an April Fools’ joke: Higher BC Hydro rates in effect starting today

BC Hydro increased its fares on Monday, April 1 and, as a result, customers will have an interim net increase of 1.8 per cent added to their bills. This amount works out to an additional $1.63 per month for residential customers.