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Provincial farm adaptation program to address climate change

Provincial farm adaptation program to address climate change

KPU's Kent Mullinix says mitigation is needed along with adaptation
Strong offshore Oregon earthquake felt in Vancouver and Sidney

Strong offshore Oregon earthquake felt in Vancouver and Sidney

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake that hit nearly 300 kilometres off the south-central coast of Oregon early this morning was strong enough to be felt in British Columbia.
Shell Road Trail fire extinguished

Shell Road Trail fire extinguished

A fire that broke out along Richmond’s Shell Road Trail Tuesday afternoon has been extinguished. At around 11 p.m.
Improvement in air quality expected later this week: Environment Canada

Improvement in air quality expected later this week: Environment Canada

Grey skies should start to clear Wednesday evening
Fire on Shell Road Trail

Fire on Shell Road Trail

The fire is burning between Blundell and Francis roads.
Steveston Dragon Boat Festival to paddle on in spite of smoke

Steveston Dragon Boat Festival to paddle on in spite of smoke

In spite of Richmond’s smoky skies, paddlers from around North America will flock to Steveston’s Imperial Landing for the seventh annual Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday.
Richmond man charged in car theft, leads RCMP to massive drug and weapon seizure

Richmond man charged in car theft, leads RCMP to massive drug and weapon seizure

Multiple charges have been approved against a Richmond man in relation to a vehicle theft that led Surrey Mounties to a significant drug and weapon seizure.
Sinorama’s travel agent license cancelled

Sinorama’s travel agent license cancelled

Customers can use the license cancellation as proof of permanent closure when trying to get refunds or claim insurance.
Earthview images show smoke from B.C. wildfires is spreading across Canada

Earthview images show smoke from B.C. wildfires is spreading across Canada

NASA satellite images show how the fires raging across B.C. are affecting air quality in other provinces
Richmond senior plans to enjoy ‘golden years’ with $250,000 win

Richmond senior plans to enjoy ‘golden years’ with $250,000 win

Everyone knows it’s important to plan for retirement, but a sudden $250,000 lottery win can sure help those post-career years. For George Peradenic, it’s a prize that he says will make “the golden years even more golden.