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Deployment of 500 fuel-cell trucks in China expected to be largest ever

Deployment of 500 fuel-cell trucks in China expected to be largest ever

Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLDP) says the planned deployment of 500 commercial trucks using the company’s fuel cell technology is expected to be the largest in the world.
What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

Feb. 17 and 18: Various (please visit rpl.yourlibrary.ca) Black History Month at the Richmond Public Library Learn about black history through photographs, discussions and 3D modelling at the 7700 Minoru Gate branch.
(VIDEO) Scary United Airlines engine cover rips off on the way to Hawaii

(VIDEO) Scary United Airlines engine cover rips off on the way to Hawaii

It was a harrowing flight for 363 United Airlines passengers as an engine began to fall apart while en route to Hawaii.
Coming up this week at the Richmond Board of Education

Coming up this week at the Richmond Board of Education

Coming up tonight is the third school board meeting of the year. Here are a few agenda items to take note of.
Pipelines, cannabis and ICBC: Q&A with BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson

Pipelines, cannabis and ICBC: Q&A with BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson

The newly minted leader of the opposition sits down with Business in Vancouver to discuss the province’s most pressing issues
Richmond Centre for Disability seeks new home

Richmond Centre for Disability seeks new home

Richmond’s Centre for Disability is on the lookout for a new home as its landlord seeks to rezone the building. Last week, a sign was posted on the side of RCD’s building at 100-5671 No 3 Rd.
Six B.C. residents charged with failing to answer census questions

Six B.C. residents charged with failing to answer census questions

Dan Steffler was prepared to go to jail for refusing to fill out his census form, saying it was too intrusive.
Over 100 couples took part in free Robson Square weddings (PHOTOS)

Over 100 couples took part in free Robson Square weddings (PHOTOS)

Love was in the air, and in Robson Square this weekend as 144 couples took advantage of the free wedding ceremonies at the annual pop-up Love in the Square marriage event.
5 totally weird and wonderful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day

5 totally weird and wonderful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Love is weird. It’s not a fairytale and sometimes it’s not even that romantic. In most cases, true love equals funny feelings, sweaty palms and butterflies in the stomach.
Child-care and housing usurp George Massey Tunnel in throne speech

Child-care and housing usurp George Massey Tunnel in throne speech

While the George Massey Tunnel received no mention in Tuesday’s throne speech, the first full look at the NDP’s post-election agenda showed the government is bound and determined to dive into the housing and child-care issues, spending whatever it ta