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City seeks input for new Steveston Community Centre

City seeks input for new Steveston Community Centre

Richmond is seeking public input on the design of a new Steveston Community Centre, the city announced on Monday.
You can eat Murakami-inspired food at this Vancouver restaurant

You can eat Murakami-inspired food at this Vancouver restaurant

The colourful artwork of Takashi Murakami is now gracing the inside (and outside!) of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Minor injury claims to be capped at $5,500: ICBC

Minor injury claims to be capped at $5,500: ICBC

In the wake of announcing ICBC’s financial crisis, the B.C. government is directing the insurance corporation to limit minor injury claims. Announced on Tuesday, the new limit of $5,500 is one response to ICBC’s projected net loss of $1.
Amazon probing mystery packages sent to university student society offices

Amazon probing mystery packages sent to university student society offices

Amazon has no explanation for the slew of mysterious, anonymous mailouts sent Canadian universities and colleges, but insists it’s investigating.
12 Girls Band debuts in Vancouver to celebrate Chinese New Year

12 Girls Band debuts in Vancouver to celebrate Chinese New Year

Coming up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the world-renowned 12 Girls Band is giving its first Vancouver performance at the Orpheum Theatre. The Feb.
Meditation workshop aims to help Richmond seniors find rest and balance

Meditation workshop aims to help Richmond seniors find rest and balance

Fast-paced technology, busy schedules and maintaining health and relationships can lead to stressful, hectic lives. For those looking for a moment to pause and catch their breath, meditation could be the answer.
Richmond shipyard to complete warranty work for B.C. Ferries

Richmond shipyard to complete warranty work for B.C. Ferries

Meridian Marine Industries Inc., a Richmond company on the Fraser River, has inked a deal to handle warranty work for BC Ferries’ three new Salish-class vessels that were built in Poland. Meridian will represent Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A.
Aging is its own reward: Shelley Civkin

Aging is its own reward: Shelley Civkin

Having just celebrated my birthday, I can tell you firsthand that aging is its own reward. Or rather, rewards cards + birthdays = bigger rewards.
Canucks to play Chinese New Year game with special dragon jerseys

Canucks to play Chinese New Year game with special dragon jerseys

Following the Chinese New Year, the Vancouver Canucks will celebrate with festive warm-up jerseys and arena events in their game against the Boston Bruins on Feb. 17. During a pre-game event Jan.

Steveston Harbour opposed UNESCO bid for village

A rejected application to Parks Canada, to designate Steveston’s waterfront as a candidate UNESCO World Heritage Site, should remain dead in the water, according to the village’s harbour authority.