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Gusty winds complicate B.C. wildfire fight, but human-caused blazes also a factor

Gusty winds complicate B.C. wildfire fight, but human-caused blazes also a factor

The wildfire service says the number of active blazes in B.C. remains above 400.
Health alert: Canada-wide recall for 'unsafe' energy drinks expanded

Health alert: Canada-wide recall for 'unsafe' energy drinks expanded

Popular brands like Monster are included in the expansion
Pharmacist sues New Westminster pharmacy that fired him for reusing COVID syringes

Pharmacist sues New Westminster pharmacy that fired him for reusing COVID syringes

Pharmacist Bhanu Prasad Seelaboyina says his ‘slight’ error in judgment at the Kent Pharmacy in August 2021 didn’t justify termination without notice.
'Holy crap': Metro Vancouver woman a millionaire after lottery win

'Holy crap': Metro Vancouver woman a millionaire after lottery win

“I phoned [my husband] from the car but was crying so he didn’t know what was going on at first."
B.C. unveils 'one-stop shop' to speed up housing permitting

B.C. unveils 'one-stop shop' to speed up housing permitting

Province originally announced plans in January to reduce obstacles to housing construction.
Richmond woman wins best Black woman-owned business award

Richmond woman wins best Black woman-owned business award

La Toya Barrington was named the winner at an awards ceremony earlier this month.
Out and About in Richmond, with Grant McMillan

Out and About in Richmond, with Grant McMillan

Richmond resident and avid Richmond News reader Grant McMillan will provide a little slice of local life every Monday morning
Top player in golf tech industry opens first Canadian store in Richmond

Top player in golf tech industry opens first Canadian store in Richmond

Club Champion has opened a fitting studio near Lansdowne Road and Minoru Boulevard.
Forest fires, housing, emergency services on UBCM conference agenda

Forest fires, housing, emergency services on UBCM conference agenda

The annual Union of BC Municipalities conference runs Sept. 18-22 in Vancouver.
Richmond boat yard charity event to include free BBQ, beer garden

Richmond boat yard charity event to include free BBQ, beer garden

All proceeds will go to the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue.