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Bus overcrowding sees steep drop: TransLink

Bus overcrowding sees steep drop: TransLink

Overcrowding has dropped on a number of problem routes, according to TransLink. That was one of the main focuses of TransLink’s annual report card The 2017 Transit Service Performance Review was released Thursday.
'Housing shouldn't be that difficult,' says artist who offers 'tiny house' solution

'Housing shouldn't be that difficult,' says artist who offers 'tiny house' solution

Richmond Art Gallery exhibits "Home Made Home" July 17-Aug. 26
Nearly half of Canadian men aren't concerned about sun exposure risks: Study

Nearly half of Canadian men aren't concerned about sun exposure risks: Study

Now that it’s officially summer, it’s time for Richmondites to start becoming more aware of sun safety and how to protect ourselves against ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer.
Burnaby cyclists ignored as new infrastructure is built: advocate

Burnaby cyclists ignored as new infrastructure is built: advocate

A new parkade is coming to Metrotown but it might not be needed, Cathy Griffin says
Canuck the Crow’s babies have all died

Canuck the Crow’s babies have all died

In May V.I.A. reporter Melissa Shaw shared the story about Vancouver’s most famous crow, Canuck, becoming a father with his girlfriend Cassiar (Vancouver’s second most-famous crow).
Female representation in boardrooms is slowly rising

Female representation in boardrooms is slowly rising

B.C.’s top publicly traded companies striving to improve gender balance
Streaker who got rocked by a B.C. Lion has hired a lawyer

Streaker who got rocked by a B.C. Lion has hired a lawyer

Preszler Law Firm sent out a release on the wire June 20 saying they’ve been retained as the legal counsel for the “young man involved in the on-field incident at the BC Lions game on June 16, 2018.
What Canada’s cannabis legalization means for drivers

What Canada’s cannabis legalization means for drivers

Since the move toward legalization of recreational marijuana began after the last federal election, a lot of discussion has taken place surrounding marijuana-impaired driving.
UPDATE: Jeopardy! run ends for New West man

UPDATE: Jeopardy! run ends for New West man

The amazing Jeopardy! run by New Westminster’s Ali Hasan has come to end. The high school teacher, who had won $67,801 through three episodes this week, lost Friday night despite answering the final question correctly.
New cybersecurity program to teach Burnaby students to foil hackers

New cybersecurity program to teach Burnaby students to foil hackers

A group of Burnaby students will soon have the skills to thwart online bad guys, thanks to a new cybersecurity program launching in the school district this fall.