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Transit Police launch campaign to prevent sexual assault

Transit Police launch campaign to prevent sexual assault

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are bringing back an ad campaign this month hoping to reduce the number of sexual assaults on public transit.
More frequent rush hour buses on the way in Richmond

More frequent rush hour buses on the way in Richmond

More frequent rush hour buses are on the way in Richmond, after the completion of TransLink’s Southwest Area Transport Plan (SWATP). The 403 bus – No. 3 Road/Bridgeport Station – will increase service to every 10-15 minutes during weekday a.m. and p.
Video: Fire rips through condo roof in downtown Richmond

Video: Fire rips through condo roof in downtown Richmond

At least four fire trucks were called to a condo building near Garden City and Lansdowne roads after a blaze ripped through the rooftop on Friday afternoon. At around 2 p.m.
Destination Canada strengthens tourism ties with China

Destination Canada strengthens tourism ties with China

Destination Canada has just finished a trade mission to China to strengthen relationships between the two countries during the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism.
Richmond neighbour fed up with helping out 'ghost' house

Richmond neighbour fed up with helping out 'ghost' house

“Why aren’t they renting out the house, at least? It’s a half block from a great elementary school.”
Richmond's Toys R Us store one of 82 saved by takeover

Richmond's Toys R Us store one of 82 saved by takeover

Richmond’s Toys R Us store has been saved, along with 81 other locations across Canada, after the company split from its U.S. umbrella. This week, Toys R Us Canada announced a successful takeover by Canadian firm Fairfax Financial Holdings ltd.
'Monster houses' next for Delta

'Monster houses' next for Delta

It was the final bit of backing down by the city after an overwhelmingly negative response by North Delta homeowners, but another contentious debate could be waiting for council.
More frequent Canada Line trains on the way in Richmond

More frequent Canada Line trains on the way in Richmond

Canada Line trains will run more frequently during peak hours, when 24 new cars are added to the system by 2020.
Quebec companies turning to B.C. for help courting China

Quebec companies turning to B.C. for help courting China

Quebec isn’t traditionally known for its deep economic relationship with Chinese consumers, but la belle province is in the midst of a huge upswing in interest in China - and many establishments are looking at Vancouver’s multicultural experience as
Richmondites among adventurer deaths at Shannon Falls

Richmondites among adventurer deaths at Shannon Falls

YouTube stars Ryker Gamble and Alexey Lyakh were both McRoberts secondary alumni