Kirsten Clarke
Vancouver Is Awesome
British Columbia, Canada
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YVR plans to redesign a 300,000 sq-ft facility into an Airport Commerce Centre
A YVR report to Vancouver city council earlier this year suggested the airport could use some of the underutilized land on sea island to "help meet the need for large trade and transportation-related sites in support of B.C.’s economic recovery plans” → Read More
B.C. to 'spring forward' into daylight saving time this weekend
In 2019, the B.C. government passed legislation to stop seasonal time changes, but is holding off on making the move until Washington, Oregon and California also make the switch. → Read More
YVR was the 2nd busiest airport in Canada in December
December was the busiest month for air travel in 2021, with major Canadian airlines carrying 3.9 million passengers on scheduled and chartered flights. → Read More
Quick-thinking Richmond girl, 13, thwarts would-be kidnapper
The 'suspicious man' offered the girl a ride and money, according to Richmond RCMP → Read More
Health Canada recalls Fitbit smartwatch over burn hazard
There have been at least 115 reports of the Ionic smartwatch's battery overheating in the U.S. → Read More
Mental wellness: UBC study examines impact of daily experiences on mental health
“We’re hoping...we can understand these variations in how people are responding to stress and also what kinds of experiences in daily life allow people to cope better with stress.” → Read More
Richmond ranked top among 50 most-loved Canadian tourism destinations
The Tourism Sentiment Index 2021 shows most-loved tourist destinations in Canada. Many BC places made the list like Richmond, Kelowna, Tofino, Vancouver. → Read More
Several powdered infant formulas recalled due to salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says several Abbot brand powdered infant formula products sold across the country are being recalled because of possible microbial contamination. → Read More
Health Canada recalls Anthropologie candles due to fire, laceration risks
Health Canada is recalling several Anthropologie candles due to fire and laceration risks. → Read More
Red plane based out of YVR searches for oil spills across B.C.
A red Dash-8 based out of YVR, part of Transport Canada's National Aerial Surveillance Program, detected hundreds of oil spills in B.C. waters over the past two years. → Read More
9 contracts awarded for new Massey Tunnel work
The new George Massey Tunnel has a completion date of 2030 → Read More
Menorahs recalled due to fire hazard
Health Canada is recalling several menorahs sold in Canada because they pose a fire hazard. → Read More
Kimchi recalled over possible E. coli contamination
T-Brothers Food & Trading Ltd. Is recalling its Hankook brand Original Kimchi, which has been sold in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. → Read More
Health Canada recalls baby ‘sleep bag’ sold in Richmond, Burnaby
Health Canada is recalling a baby “sleep bag” sold at Baby Square, which has stores in Richmond and Burnaby, due to a flammability hazard. → Read More
Indigenous-owned restaurant opening new YVR location
Salmon n’ Bannock prioritizes Indigenous suppliers and locally-sourced ingredients → Read More
B.C. says medical confirmation no longer required to change gender on ID cards
The change allows two-spirit, transgender and gender-diverse British Columbians to self-declare their gender identity on ID documents → Read More
Baby girl first to be born at Richmond Hospital in 2022
Richmond Hospital's first baby of 2022 is a girl born just 10 minutes after midnight. She is also the first baby to be born this year in Vancouver Coastal Health. → Read More
23 car crashes every hour over the holidays: ICBC
There are over 1,900 crashes on B.C. roads over the Christmas holidays and New Year's, according to ICBC. → Read More
Health Canada recalls SHEIN toddler coat due to lead exposure risk
A SHEIN trench coat for toddlers is being recalled by Health Canada due to possible lead exposure. → Read More
Richmond RCMP warns of fraud group allegedly selling fake gold, jewelry
Richmond RCMP are warning the public of a group of fraudsters allegedly selling fake gold and jewelry under the guise of needed financial assistance. → Read More