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Man serving second-degree murder sentence dies in B.C. prison

Man serving second-degree murder sentence dies in B.C. prison

The man's family has been notified.
Wildfire experts say burn scars helpful in mitigating, lowering intensity of raging fires

Wildfire experts say burn scars helpful in mitigating, lowering intensity of raging fires

Burn scars can limit future fire spread and spark ecosystem renewal.
Steveston co-op accused of kicking out son after father sent to care home

Steveston co-op accused of kicking out son after father sent to care home

The Garry Point Housing Co-operative terminated the father’s membership for failing to pay arrears.
Man convicted two decades after sexual assault in Richmond

Man convicted two decades after sexual assault in Richmond

Christopher Sharafi will serve five years in prison for break-and-enter, sexual assault.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP may be forced to help Surrey mayor save face over police transition

Rob Shaw: BC NDP may be forced to help Surrey mayor save face over police transition

As Surrey's policing saga continues, Premier David Eby seeks a resolution that protects taxpayers and his government's re-election chances
16th annual Best of Richmond results announced

16th annual Best of Richmond results announced

More than 5,000 votes were submitted online for the 2024 Best of Richmond.
B.C. nurse suspended for fraud, time theft

B.C. nurse suspended for fraud, time theft

The nurse was found to have practice issues between March and July 2023.
B.C. tribunal orders payout for lost liquor shipment

B.C. tribunal orders payout for lost liquor shipment

SunFarm Products Ltd. claimed it shipped 16 cases of liquor to a Canadian Alliance Terminals Inc. warehouse. It sought $3,871 in damages when 13 cases allegedly couldn't be found.
Patients who end up in ER for severe dependence on alcohol need medications: doctors

Patients who end up in ER for severe dependence on alcohol need medications: doctors

A group of Canadian and American experts is urging emergency room doctors to prescribe specific medications to help curb cravings and alleviate withdrawal from heavy use of alcohol, which leads to more hospitalizations than any other substance.
Property controls a major barrier for grocery competition in Canada: experts

Property controls a major barrier for grocery competition in Canada: experts

As Canadian consumers have increasingly soured on the major grocers, the country's competition watchdog has turned its sights on restrictive clauses in retail leases that it says are hampering competition in the grocery sector.