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Investigation underway into cause of Annacis Island fire

Investigation underway into cause of Annacis Island fire

Delta firefighters are still investigating the cause of a fire at Western Rubber Products Ltd. on Annacis Island Sunday night. Delta fire received several 911 calls just after 6 p.m.
Canada’s first centre for low-energy building launches in Vancouver

Canada’s first centre for low-energy building launches in Vancouver

Vancouver's Mayor Gregor Robertson and various industry professionals were on hand to celebrate the opening of the Zero Emissions Building Exchange (Zebx) Centre for Excellence July 19 at Simon Fraser University’s Segal Building in downtown Vancouver
Garden City Lands, accessible parking and bike sharing: Coming up at city council

Garden City Lands, accessible parking and bike sharing: Coming up at city council

This week at city council, topics such as soil dumping fees for Garden City Lands, updates to accessible parking regulations and Richmond’s bike share program are on the agenda. Richmond's city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.
More than 400 new campsites available for camping season

More than 400 new campsites available for camping season

Visitors to BC Parks and forestry recreation sites have another reason to celebrate Canada’s Parks Day, with the addition of 431 new campsites throughout the province.
Richmond MLAs oppose electoral reform

Richmond MLAs oppose electoral reform

All four Richmond MLAs, along with their BC Liberal Party leader, gathered last week to express their concerns regarding the upcoming B.C. referendum on changing the way the province elects politicians.
Multiple police forces swoop in Richmond and Vancouver amid “gang activity”

Multiple police forces swoop in Richmond and Vancouver amid “gang activity”

A multi-jurisdiction police operation linked to gang activity appeared to end with the arrest of a woman in Richmond.
Transit buses collide in Richmond

Transit buses collide in Richmond

Two public transit buses collided during morning rush hour traffic this week, on Steveston Highway, just east of the Shell Road intersection. On Tuesday, July 17, at around 7:45 a.m.

Ride-hailing in B.C. on hold until September 2019

Ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft won’t be operating in B.C. until at least 2019, Transportation Minister Claire Trevena announced Thursday.
Police make two arrests in connection with Tsawwassen property crime spree

Police make two arrests in connection with Tsawwassen property crime spree

Two arrests were made this week in connection to a recent property crime spree in Tsawwassen.
One of Richmond’s most-wanted thieves behind bars

One of Richmond’s most-wanted thieves behind bars

A suspect formerly at the top of Richmond RCMP’s most-wanted list has been jailed more than a year and a half.