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Millennials could be key to high-driving prevention: BCAA survey

Millennials could be key to high-driving prevention: BCAA survey

The BCAA has launched an impaired driving awareness campaign, after a survey revealed 20 per cent of 18-34 year old Canadian drivers think they drive the same or even better when high. With legalized cannabis coming Oct.
Film industry worth $3.4b to provincial economy, says Creative BC

Film industry worth $3.4b to provincial economy, says Creative BC

The provincial economy has a smash hit on its hands in the form of the film and TV sector, according to new data from Creative BC.
Pedestrian in her 80s dies after Richmond collision

Pedestrian in her 80s dies after Richmond collision

A female pedestrian in her 80s has died after being struck by a car on Friday evening on Minoru Boulevard, just west of Richmond Centre shopping mall. Shortly before 7 p.m.
China seeks to change international school equation

China seeks to change international school equation

The higher-education industry in B.C. and Canada has benefited tremendously in the last decade from the boom in international students worldwide – a phenomenon largely driven by outbound Chinese students.
Power restored in Richmond and at YVR following car crash

Power restored in Richmond and at YVR following car crash

The lights are back on in Richmond and at Vancouver International Airport, after a car crash left more than 4,000 residents without power on Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m.
Heat warning issued for coastal B.C., including Richmond

Heat warning issued for coastal B.C., including Richmond

After a scorching weekend in the Lower Mainland, the sun is here to stay leading to a heat warning across coastal B.C. Today in Richmond, Environment Canada forecasts temperatures will get as high as 25 C.
A KISS cannabis connection for Delta

A KISS cannabis connection for Delta

The “Demon” has ties with a company growing marijuana in Delta. Rocker Gene Simmons of KISS fame this year agreed to take on a role with Vancouver-based Invictus MD Strategies Corp. to assist in marketing and being a spokesperson.
Richmond man found guilty of manslaughter for fatal fire

Richmond man found guilty of manslaughter for fatal fire

On Friday, Surjit Singh Dosanjh was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter in connection to a 2015 fire at a Richmond complex that led to the deaths of two people.
Richmond resident sends warning after neighbourhood hanging baskets targeted

Richmond resident sends warning after neighbourhood hanging baskets targeted

A Richmond resident is warning people to secure their hanging baskets, after a spate of overnight thefts in his neighbourhood this week.
Richmond’s River Rock Casino defends itself amid former watchdog claims

Richmond’s River Rock Casino defends itself amid former watchdog claims

The owner of Richmond’s River Rock Casino is this week being forced to defend itself amid allegations by a former illegal gaming watchdog that crimes were being ignored. The former commander of B.C.