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Over 1,400 B.C. residents died from illicit drug overdose last year

Over 1,400 B.C. residents died from illicit drug overdose last year

‘Most tragic year ever’ in B.C. brings push to decriminalize use of opioids
Rarely seen, ‘weird looking’ bird rescued by the B.C. SPCA

Rarely seen, ‘weird looking’ bird rescued by the B.C. SPCA

June Pigeon had never seen anything like it before. She works at Ogden Point in Victoria and about noon on Monday noticed a “weird looking bird” on the pier. “He was just sort of standing there and he had his head underneath his wings,” she said.
Investigation: The mounting concerns over Canadian trampoline park safety regulations

Investigation: The mounting concerns over Canadian trampoline park safety regulations

46-year-old father Jay Greenwood died in a trampoline park that's received numerous complaints over safety
Canadian economy grows 0.4% in November: StatsCan

Canadian economy grows 0.4% in November: StatsCan

Strength in manufacturing contributed to a 0.4% increase in Canadian GDP in November
What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

Thursday, Feb. 1 English Language Learning: 4 p.m. The next installment of the Richmond Public Library’s successful series dedicated to helping parents understand the school system begins Feb. 1.
PHOTOS: Tour of Richmond Hospital reveals inadequate environment

PHOTOS: Tour of Richmond Hospital reveals inadequate environment

The Richmond News went on a tour in the north tower of Richmond Hospital Monday morning to take a peek at the current medical environment. It was guided by Rich Dillon, director of client relations and risk management for Richmond Hospital.
Check out these sunny vacation deals from YVR

Check out these sunny vacation deals from YVR

While there are still 48 days until spring, these flight deals out of Vancouver International Airport might help you get to the sun a little sooner.
Explosive device set off outside Richmond home

Explosive device set off outside Richmond home

Police were originally called Tuesday night to No. 1 Road residence after reports of gunfire
Reactions to BC Liberals leader candidate's ad aimed at Chinese voters

Reactions to BC Liberals leader candidate's ad aimed at Chinese voters

The race is on for BC Liberal Party leadership hopefuls and one candidate is hoping to gain support from Chinese voters.
Metro Vancouver food-delivery app tastes success

Metro Vancouver food-delivery app tastes success

Most university students who are two terms away from graduation are usually focused on their final few months of school and finding a job, not starting a company from scratch. But Randy Wu isn’t like most students.