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Study: Moms with flexible work arrangements make more money

Study: Moms with flexible work arrangements make more money

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that mothers are able to earn more money if they have a certain amount of flexibility in their jobs.
ALR mega homes, cannabis and secondary suites: Coming up this week at city council

ALR mega homes, cannabis and secondary suites: Coming up this week at city council

This week at city council, topics such as home sizes on the ALR, the city’s cannabis regulations and secondary suites in duplexes are on the agenda . Richmond's city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Richmondites encouraged to get active for Move for Health Week

Richmondites encouraged to get active for Move for Health Week

Many may think it’s something they could use a little more of in their life: exercise. Staying physically active can improve both your physical health and your mental health.
Richmond aims to create ‘Intelligent Operation Hub’ for emergency responses

Richmond aims to create ‘Intelligent Operation Hub’ for emergency responses

As part of the national Smart Cities Challenge, Richmond is hoping to create an “Intelligent Operation Hub” that would use data and local services to improve emergency responses, ranging from traffic congestion to a major earthquake.
B.C. adds 2,900 jobs in April, maintains country's lowest unemployment rate

B.C. adds 2,900 jobs in April, maintains country's lowest unemployment rate

Gains in full-time jobs on the West Coast offset losses among part-time workers in April, according to Statistics Canada. B.C. added a net total of 2,900 jobs between March and April, the statistics agency reported May 11.
YVR forbids passenger-rights group FlightClaim.ca from advertising at the airport

YVR forbids passenger-rights group FlightClaim.ca from advertising at the airport

The authority that operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has deemed that advertising by the passenger-rights advocate FlightClaim.ca is not appropriate because its business is incompatible with the airport’s guiding principles.
Your Voice: Do you think big houses should be allowed on farmland?

Your Voice: Do you think big houses should be allowed on farmland?

From top left, clockwise: Ray Lei It doesn’t matter. The true logic behind it is that the powerful riches are taking charge of the whole housing market. The government has less power.
Push to add AEDs at Richmond schools

Push to add AEDs at Richmond schools

Grade 11 McNair secondary student Aaron Manalo says maintenance and liability shouldn't be concerns
B.C. educators gather in Richmond to discuss student mental health

B.C. educators gather in Richmond to discuss student mental health

Over two days, youth, teachers and mental health practitioners are gathering in Richmond to discuss B.C. students’ mental health.
Some Richmondites got emergency test alert, some did not

Some Richmondites got emergency test alert, some did not

As if there wasn’t enough issues dividing the province these days, yesterday’s B.C.-wide test of the Alert Ready system added more fuel to the debate fire.