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Richmond sewer rates capped in summer months

Richmond sewer rates capped in summer months

After a Richmond resident complained about sewer rates being based on water usage, city council decided last week to cap sewer rates in the summer months.
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This sinkhole in front of a Vancouver brewery has been expanding for a month

This sinkhole in front of a Vancouver brewery has been expanding for a month

The beloved “4th and Alberta Sinkhole” is also referred to as the “Oil Well” by locals...
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Richmond's second FreshCo will also open May 16

Richmond's second FreshCo will also open May 16

The other new FreshCo store in Richmond will also have its grand opening on Thursday, May 16.
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Province-wide tuition waiver gives former foster kids fighting chance at a post-secondary education

Province-wide tuition waiver gives former foster kids fighting chance at a post-secondary education

Free schooling, extra support services help — but should the government offer even more?
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Man in Motion challenges Richmond businesses

Man in Motion challenges Richmond businesses

Rick Hansen has a call to action for businesses and other organizations in Richmond: set the bar higher and make your businesses accessible to people with disabilities.
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Meet ‘Oscar,’ the garbage sorting bot using artificial intelligence at YVR

Meet ‘Oscar,’ the garbage sorting bot using artificial intelligence at YVR

Whether it’s in a mall, office or airport, standing in front of a collection of waste bins and trying to decipher which one an empty coffee cup should go in can end up being an oddly frustrating task.
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How to travel safely with pets this summer: SPCA

How to travel safely with pets this summer: SPCA

The days are getting longer and with summer just around the corner, the BC SPCA is reminding travelers how to take trips safely with their pets.
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Thieves don’t discriminate

Thieves don’t discriminate

No neighbourhood singled out for break-and-enters
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Horgan offers one-sided solution to gas prices, pipelines

Horgan offers one-sided solution to gas prices, pipelines

Horgan wants more gasoline from Alberta, but still doesn't want dilbit
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Canada Line commuters might get more parking

Canada Line commuters might get more parking

Council would like to add a 44-stall temporary parking lot at 8620 and 8660 Beckwith Rd. For commuters like Catherine Miller, who works in downtown Vancouver, it’s a struggle in the morning to get a spot in the one parkade available at River Rock.
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