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An environmental advocate says a proposed 213-unit townhouse development conflicts with Surrey’s biodiversity strategy and lacks adequate tree replacement and compensation.
A man died of his injuries at CRAB Park early Sept. 23, prompting Vancouver Police to investigate the city’s sixth homicide of the year.
Surrey Police say a 16-year-old reported missing on Sept. 19 has been located and is safe, and ask the public to consider removing any related images posted online.
Marvin Malloy was reported missing from his group home Sept. 22, and Richmond RCMP say they are concerned for his well-being.
Nominations close Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. before B.C.’s Oct. 24 final voting day, when voters will elect 93 MLAs, including 10 in Surrey-area districts.
Richmond RCMP are asking the public to help locate Marvin Malloy, 51, who was reported missing from his group home on Sept. 22.
Four recent Boost & Bust operations in Richmond resulted in 21 arrests and the recovery of more than $5,675 in stolen merchandise, with more operations planned for fall and winter.
Starting Sept. 25, residents can use the city’s redesigned eAgenda platform to find meeting materials, search content, watch live and archived meetings, and browse on mobile devices.
The project is moving toward construction after design was completed. Early site work began in February, and the project officially broke ground in May 2026; full building construction is expected to start later this year.
September operations resulted in 21 arrests and the recovery of more than $5,675 in stolen merchandise, Richmond RCMP said.
Gordana Dimovska, the new executive director of the Maple Ridge Historical Society, plans to broaden digital access to its collections and bring more voices into the museum.
SingleKey says Vancouver renters spend 27.7 per cent of household income on rent, below the national average and down from 33.9 per cent last year.
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