Local News

Remy boss follows Surrey on wooden building safety

The raccoons of southwest Richmond are at it again and this time it appears as if dogs are on the menu. Over the last few weeks, the News has reported how packs of raccoons have apparently been hunting, killing and even eating domestic cats.

Approval of a solid-waste management plan for Metro Vancouver Monday has raised the hackles of the Fraser Valley Regional District. The B.C. government gave the green light to the plan Monday.

If Jeff Malmgren had his way, suburban commuters in Metro Vancouver would have a new way to get to work every morning: riding a riverbus on the mighty Fraser.

Hes still laughing at 90. Thats Harold Cross, who two years ago had the honour of the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel on Westminster Highway name its restaurant after him because he dines there every day.

The days of free parking in Steveston are almost over. Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) which owns large swathes of vacant land in the village will bring in pay parking as early as next week.

Joey Kwan was eating a few chocolate candies when a thought occurred to her.

An elderly woman drove into a townhouse in Richmond at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, severing a gas line and forcing the evacuation of several of the building's occupants, according to RCMP Insp. Al Ramey.

Summer is the main season for road construction, which means there's a good chance you'll hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards associated with construction zones.