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Opinion: MAID's evolving ethical tensions: Does it make dying with dignity easier than living with dignity?

Opinion: MAID's evolving ethical tensions: Does it make dying with dignity easier than living with dignity?

Bill C-7 has created ethical tensions between MAID providers and palliative care, between transparency and patient privacy, and between offering a dignified death rather than a dignified life.
New contract already improving conditions for B.C.'s paramedics

New contract already improving conditions for B.C.'s paramedics

In February, the province's paramedics voted 96% in favour of the new contract, which will see wages increase up to 13% over the next three years.
Richmond residents protest over properties in China

Richmond residents protest over properties in China

The investors claim they were misled by a Chinese developer, alleging they were sold condos but received office units
Indoor vs outdoor: Vancouver orphan kitten rescue reveals 'heartbreaking' truth of letting cats roam

Indoor vs outdoor: Vancouver orphan kitten rescue reveals 'heartbreaking' truth of letting cats roam

"You do not want to see what we see."
Opinion: Fewer swimming lessons and lifeguard shortages make swimming even riskier this summer

Opinion: Fewer swimming lessons and lifeguard shortages make swimming even riskier this summer

Gaps in swimming lessons, lifeguard shortages and climate change may make water-based activities even riskier this summer.
Chinese researcher, former Richmond councillor turn cow poop into compost in 2 weeks

Chinese researcher, former Richmond councillor turn cow poop into compost in 2 weeks

The researcher stumbled across Harold Steves' farm by accident and asked if he could spare some fresh manure
Workers at Richmond hotel threaten to strike

Workers at Richmond hotel threaten to strike

Workers at the city centre hotel claim they are paid $5 less than workers at other equivalent hotels.
Canadians face three times more health-care debt than Australians, survey shows

Canadians face three times more health-care debt than Australians, survey shows

Canadians face an average of more than $US6,000 in medical debt, largely driven by dental bills and prescription medication, a new poll has found.
Letters: Minoru Centre award is 'laughable'

Letters: Minoru Centre award is 'laughable'

A Richmond News reader thinks the recent award for the previously-troubled Minoru Centre for Active Living is questionable
National police force grapples with calls for change, shifting role as it turns 150

National police force grapples with calls for change, shifting role as it turns 150

As the RCMP marks its 150th anniversary, a familiar, nagging question about the storied national police force is resurfacing: Should the Mounties withdraw from small communities across Canada to fully concentrate on big-ticket federal files?