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Richmond Mounties warn of surge in home break-ins

Richmond Mounties warn of surge in home break-ins

Mounties are warning Richmond residents of a rise in residential break-ins, after 29 were reported between Sept. 12 and Sept. 18. Comparatively, during the same week last year, there was a total of four reported break-ins.
86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

A recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute asked Canadians whether vaping does more harm than good. Specifically, it asked whether e-cigarettes are a smoking cessation aid or if they hook younger people on the addictive substance.
Competition tribunal to hear case on airline food starting in October

Competition tribunal to hear case on airline food starting in October

VANCOUVER - The federal Competition Tribunal has set a date for hearings between the Vancouver Airport Authority and Canada's competition watchdog, which has accused the airport operator of stifling competition among in-flight catering companies.
TransLink takes possession of 'Marky' - the new SkyTrain cars

TransLink takes possession of 'Marky' - the new SkyTrain cars

One of the most common complaints I hear about trains on social media involves the condition of older SkyTrain cars. Usually it involves the lack of air flow, the smell, the crowded feel and the noise.
Crash closes No. 4 Road at Cambie

Crash closes No. 4 Road at Cambie

A two-vehicle crash closed the intersection of No. 4 Road and Cambie for several hours Tuesday afternoon. A Honda Civic and a Lexus SUV collided around 2 p.m., and the doors of the mangled Civic had to be removed to extricate the victims.
Anniversary of Richmond homicide marked with appeal from victim’s family

Anniversary of Richmond homicide marked with appeal from victim’s family

Police have also released new footage taken on the day of De Carvalho's murder.
Carin Bondar's outrageous acts of teaching science

Carin Bondar's outrageous acts of teaching science

With hundreds of million YouTube fans and a devoted Discovery Channel audience, she's breaking barriers when it comes to piquing an interest in evolutionary biology
Your kids are having too much screen time, says top doc

Your kids are having too much screen time, says top doc

Too much screen time may be having a negative impact on children’s learning, memory and problem-solving ability, according to Fraser Health. Dr.
Richmond Superstore axes parent/child, disabled parking spots...

Richmond Superstore axes parent/child, disabled parking spots...

...then replaces them after new dad contacted the Richmond News
Pot cultivation a concern for Richmond council ahead of legalization

Pot cultivation a concern for Richmond council ahead of legalization

One month ahead of recreational marijuana being legalized, Richmond city council still has several questions and concerns.