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This is how transit riders can chat live with TransLink staff

This is how transit riders can chat live with TransLink staff

TransLink launched a new pilot program on Wednesday that links riders with staff looking for information.
Developer proposes to purchase city land in downtown Richmond

Developer proposes to purchase city land in downtown Richmond

The two organizations on the site have moved out or are planning to move out of the location
Award for sister who saved brother’s life with CPR

Award for sister who saved brother’s life with CPR

Margaret Paul’s last CPR training course was 20 years ago, but she sprang into action when her brother collapsed in July.
Richmond RCMP arrest break and enter duo

Richmond RCMP arrest break and enter duo

Richmond Mounties have arrested a pair of suspects in relation to an alleged break and enter on Granville Avenue, near Garden City Park. Last Friday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m.
Richmond schools see improvement in water quality

Richmond schools see improvement in water quality

Richmond schools have seen significant improvement in water quality, according to a report delivered to the school board earlier this month.
It’s still not ok to be high on the job: WorkSafeBC

It’s still not ok to be high on the job: WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC is using cannabis legalization to remind people that it’s not acceptable to go to work impaired. “Impairment in the workplace isn’t a new issue in B.C.
Explore KPU Richmond at an open house this Friday

Explore KPU Richmond at an open house this Friday

This Friday, Richmond’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hosting an open house to showcase its class and career options. High school students, mature students and the public are all invited to explore the campus and its programs.
PHOTOS: A look inside the province's first B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops

PHOTOS: A look inside the province's first B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops

Media got a tour of the B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops Wednesday morning, prior to the doors opening to the public at 10 a.m. The design theme of the store is "West Coast casual." "It's pretty open. It's pretty airy. It's light.
You’ll be paying a $10 shipping fee to buy legal cannabis online in B.C.

You’ll be paying a $10 shipping fee to buy legal cannabis online in B.C.

The B.C. government revealed that when Canada legalizes cannabis on October 17, online orders for cannabis will carry a $10 shipping fee. That is double the shipping fee that Ontario is charging.
Cannabis discussion equips parents for legalization

Cannabis discussion equips parents for legalization

Richmond Addictions Services Society is hosting a panel discussion on Oct. 17 at Cambie Secondary.