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Time for housing action
The issue of affordable housing is huge here in Richmond and throughout the Lower Mainland. Housing prices have sky rocketed over the past decade, which would be fine if incomes had kept pace - but they haven't.
Court denies North Vancouver weapons dealer's appeal
A North Vancouver man and former verifier for the Canadian Firearms Registry convicted of illegally dealing guns in 2010 has had his appeal of the case tossed out.
Taking steps to improve the lives of kids
It's a story that goes right to the sole. Kelly Strongitharm is a Port Moody resident who works a nine-to-five job as an insurance broker. She works in the city, giving to charity when she can.
Top 5 things to do
It's an action-packed weekend in the Royal City with a parade, a home tour and entertainment galore among the offerings. We're continuing with our popular feature, The Record's Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for the May 24 to 26 weekend.
Salon supports arts program
Artists are getting a chance to show their wares, demonstrate their skills and build their self-esteem in New Westminster.
Man who stole iPad from woman in wheelchair loses appeal of his jail sentence
A New Westminster man who stole an iPad from a woman in a wheelchair last May has lost his appeal of his 12-month jail sentence.
Astrolabe taps into Britannia Beach history
- Astrolabe Musik Theatre NEWmatica: The Power of Percussion at Britannia Mine Museum (1 Forbes Way, Highway 99, Sea to Sky Highway, Britannia Beach, Saturday, May 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets $25/$18. For more information visit newmatica. brownpapertickets.com.
B.C. voters opted for 'anything but'
The great thing about political punditry is the ability to be right and wrong at the same time and get away with it, which is why the pundits who were no better at predicting the outcome of the B.C. election shouldn't be expected to be any better at interpreting the results.
Driving drunk without knowing
THE vast majority of drivers came and went from their Victoria Day long weekend revelry safely and legally, but some "disconcerting" stats have turned up in the annual traffic safety blitz.
B.C. voters opted for 'anything but'
The great thing about political punditry is the ability to be right and wrong at the same time and get away with it, which is why the pundits who were no better at predicting the outcome of the B.C. election shouldn't be expected to be any better at interpreting the results.
Calendar
Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs and local grocers host the biannual Generous Hearts Food Drive to benefit the SHARE food bank, from noon to 6 p.m. at the following locations: Marketplace IGA in Coquitlam and Port Moody, PriceSmart Foods in Coquitlam, Safeway in Coquitlam and PoCo, Save-On-Foods in PoCo, and Thrifty Foods in Coquitlam and Port Moody. Info: www.sharesociety.ca or 604-540-9161. For a more detailed list of locations, see story on Page 10.
New Westminster schools show well at V&D track meet
Glenbrook's Noah Wright helped the New Westminster middle school place second in the bantam boys' aggregate at the Vancouver and District track and field championships in Richmond on Wednesday.
Burnaby warns of aggressive coyotes near CG Brown
The City of Burnaby is warning residents about aggressive coyotes near the CG Brown Memorial Pool and down to the lower central valley.
Gosling injured after attack
A baby goose is recovering today with a broken leg after it was attacked by a group of children Monday at Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby.
Man dies in Skagit crash
A 26-year-old Maple Ridge man is dead and his 21-year-old passenger is in hospital after the man drove his truck off the road into the Skagit River on Sunday evening, just after 6 p.m.
CF Walk supports lungs
Dealing with cystic fibrosis is a daily battle, which can eat up a family's time and money.
Monitor home from an iPhone
Home monitoring is a growing market that could be worth $60 billion by 2017, according to Juniper Research, and a Burnaby-based company is getting in on it.
