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The two sides of Richmond’s ongoing farmland debate are expected to be back in full force tonight, as a public hearing is set to discuss regulations of secondary homes and concrete structures on agricultural properties.

With high temperatures forecast across the province this week, WorkSafeBC is alerting employers and outdoor workers of the risk of developing symptoms of heat stress this summer.

A Port Coquitlam advocate is calling for 10,000 signatures to petition the federal government to proclaim Oct. 10 as World Mental Health Day.

A tour of the lot at Burnaby’s Bridge Studios reveals something uniform about the whole operation. Each stage is booked. And each production there falls under the banner of Brightlight Pictures.

TransLink announced on Monday a new proposed fare structure that would charge SkyTrain, SeaBus and future rail project riders by distance, with a flat fare staying in place for buses.

High gas prices in Vancouver are driving car owners to switch from regular gas vehicles to hybrids in record numbers, according to Toyota Canada. Toyota has sold more than 2,200 hybrid vehicles in B.C. since the beginning of the year – a 43.

A high-profile case of alleged racial discrimination in Richmond is set to be heard by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal this October.

Chef, food educator and Richmond resident Ian Lai is the newest executive director of the Richmond Food Security Society. Lai took the helm this week at the non-profit group planted at Paulik Park in central Richmond.

Richmond School Board: A separate SOGI policy will highlight and create safety and acceptance for LGBTQ+ students