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TransLink raises concerns over ride-hailing services

TransLink raises concerns over ride-hailing services

If left unchecked, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft may disproportionately contribute to increasing congestion, vehicle travel and other issues observed in other jurisdictions.
Two thirds of Canadians support a change on birthright citizenship: Survey

Two thirds of Canadians support a change on birthright citizenship: Survey

How concerned people are about birth tourism appears to depend on their age and political affiliation
Richmond seniors centre design focuses on connecting people

Richmond seniors centre design focuses on connecting people

Inter-connected spaces and generous views are integrated into the design of the new Minoru Centre for Active Living, a contemporary building that brings together three different facilities under one roof ­— a seniors centre, an aquatic centre and a f
Police ask for dashcam footage connected to Richmond shooting

Police ask for dashcam footage connected to Richmond shooting

Mounties investigating Tuesday’s shooting in Richmond are asking anyone who drove over the Knight Street Bridge at the time to check for dashcam footage. A 25-year-old man was shot at a training facility on Mitchell Island around 9 a.m.
Richmond students cut class for climate action

Richmond students cut class for climate action

Richmond students called on city council to declare a climate emergency
Schools in Richmond under the microscope

Schools in Richmond under the microscope

The school district released its Long-Range Facilities Plan and hopes to get the public's feedback on its facilities, programs, enrolment and catchment boundaries.
Harvest Power’s stinky composting firm fined a record $300,000

Harvest Power’s stinky composting firm fined a record $300,000

Fine unlikely to be paid in full because of way parent company structured subsidiary: official
Plan for travel over spring break: YVR

Plan for travel over spring break: YVR

Spring break is just around the corner and Vancouver International Airport is warning travelers to make extra preparations before heading on a flight.
Muslim women's helpline defends decision to invite American activist to Richmond

Muslim women's helpline defends decision to invite American activist to Richmond

The leader of a Muslim women’s helpline is defending her non-profit’s decision to bring one of America’s highest profile activist’s to speak at its gala in Richmond on Friday evening.
Wooden robot steers cash-strapped Richmond rookies to world championships

Wooden robot steers cash-strapped Richmond rookies to world championships

When the Burnett secondary robotics team pressured their teacher into entering the Canadian Pacific Regional Championships in Victoria, they barely had enough cash to build a robot.