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Les Leyne: An appointed premier readies for his first election

Les Leyne: An appointed premier readies for his first election

After a year as an appointed premier, B.C. Premier David Eby won a 93 per cent approval rating from NDP delegates on Saturday. Now he has 11 months — at most — to prepare for an election.
Richmond road closed after cars crash into tree, bush

Richmond road closed after cars crash into tree, bush

Hazelbridge Way was closed between Leslie Road and Browngate Road.
More donations needed for annual Canada Line blanket drive

More donations needed for annual Canada Line blanket drive

Community members can donate blankets and warm clothing at Richmond Skytrain stations today until 5:30 p.m.
Column: In awe of ants

Column: In awe of ants

Ants are much more efficient and organized than we are
Photo of all-women Saanich police shift sends 'inspiring message,' says chief

Photo of all-women Saanich police shift sends 'inspiring message,' says chief

Chief Dean Duthie says the department, which currently has just under 30 per cent women officers, hopes to reach 50 per cent
Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Despite public calls to defund the police in 2020, the budgets of Canadian police forces have continued to rise.
B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

One Vancouver Central Homestay owner alleges the other, a paralegal, has admitted to a gambling addiction.
B.C. investor sees return of $900K mortgage funds after illegal fundraising

B.C. investor sees return of $900K mortgage funds after illegal fundraising

Geoffrey Rajay Sidhu misappropriated $900,000 from an investor who took out a mortgage against their home understanding it would be invested in a company.
'Desperate' Metro Vancouver renews $3.5B infrastructure plea to feds

'Desperate' Metro Vancouver renews $3.5B infrastructure plea to feds

Metro Vancouver board chair George Harvie asked Ottawa Friday to pay for a third of a $10-billion wastewater plant upgrade and over $200 million for affordable housing.
Employee complains of racial discrimination from Richmond waste collector

Employee complains of racial discrimination from Richmond waste collector

The employee claimed he was fired after refusing to work with a co-worker who allegedly stereotyped him and called him a “dirty Mexican.”