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International boat show returns for 56th year this weekend

International boat show returns for 56th year this weekend

The Vancouver International Boat Show, the largest annual boat show in western Canada, is in town this weekend.
Richmond Public Library brings literacy tools into the home

Richmond Public Library brings literacy tools into the home

In celebration of National Family Literacy Week, Richmond Public Library is hosting a series of events to promote the importance of reading as a family.
First bilingual investment conference comes to Richmond

First bilingual investment conference comes to Richmond

Metro Vancouver’s first Chinese and English investment conference is coming to Richmond on Saturday. Hosting by the Global Chinese Financial Forum, the conference will focus on introducing North American companies to Chinese investment communities.
Gunman enters Pioneer's Pub, beats down alleged drug dealer: Witness

Gunman enters Pioneer's Pub, beats down alleged drug dealer: Witness

A man wielding a rifle and concealed by a balaclava stormed into the Pioneer's Pub Thursday evening and attacked a suspected drug dealer, according to an eyewitness account. The targeted incident has led to two arrests, according to Richmond RCMP.
Fly over China without leaving Metro Vancouver

Fly over China without leaving Metro Vancouver

In celebration of Chinese New Year, FlyOver Canada is featuring Flight of the Dragon at Canada Place in Downtown Vancouver.
Suspected thief found with a loaded Magnum in Richmond

Suspected thief found with a loaded Magnum in Richmond

RCMP car smashed up during the daytime arrest
Richmond’s Chinese food called the best in North America

Richmond’s Chinese food called the best in North America

Turns out the New York Times isn’t the only U.S. publication singing the praises of restaurants in Vancouver. Eater, the NY-based network of sites for food lovers, has just declared that “North America’s Best Cantonese Food Is in Canada.
Vancouver-founded AI drone firm gets a lift with US$8m investment

Vancouver-founded AI drone firm gets a lift with US$8m investment

The fortunes of a Vancouver-founded tech firm specializing in artificial intelligence for drones look to be sky-bound after announcing Thursday (January 18) it's raised US$8 million in a seed-funding round.
Marijuana firms eye Richmond farms

Marijuana firms eye Richmond farms

New farm greenhouse could switch from vegetables to cannabis
Vancouver Aquarium will no longer keep whales and dolphins

Vancouver Aquarium will no longer keep whales and dolphins

The Vancouver Aquarium has made a major revelation today. They will no longer display cetaceans at the Vancouver Aquarium.