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A B.C. crane worker died. Investigations followed. What’s changed?

A B.C. crane worker died. Investigations followed. What’s changed?

Dockworkers at a Lower Mainland container port are still climbing cranes without working elevators despite an initial federal investigation that identified serious safety issues after a worker’s death.
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Richmond receives $20 million from province for infrastructure

Richmond receives $20 million from province for infrastructure

Provincial funding can be used for a wide variety of project with guidelines promised over the coming weeks.
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Richmond teacher finds new way to commute when it snows

Richmond teacher finds new way to commute when it snows

“As teachers, I think it’s really important for us to model the behaviours we want our students in the world to do," said local teacher.
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Closing B.C.’s backcountry not ‘feasible’ despite death toll hitting 12

Closing B.C.’s backcountry not ‘feasible’ despite death toll hitting 12

This year’s death toll is above average as B.C.’s avalanche season — which is only at the halfway mark — has already claimed 12 lives.
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Richmond dad beat up 12-year-old-son, loses appeal against conviction

Richmond dad beat up 12-year-old-son, loses appeal against conviction

Dad’s lawyer called son a “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” type of person during trial
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150 acres of Richmond farmland removed from ALR for landfill, recycling operations

150 acres of Richmond farmland removed from ALR for landfill, recycling operations

Ecowaste would have shut down its operations within a couple years without this decision from the province.
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Richmond firefighters climb 48 floors for good cause

Richmond firefighters climb 48 floors for good cause

Richmond Fire-Rescue raises $2,800 for BC Lung Foundation.
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Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

OTTAWA — Naming an Indigenous person as the next commissioner of the RCMP is "an excellent idea," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, but he cautioned against thinking that such an appointment would be enough to solve the force's problems.
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In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

Plaintiffs claim car giant’s solution was ‘inadequate’ and created new problems
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New tax credits to know about for your 2022 tax filings

New tax credits to know about for your 2022 tax filings

The 2022 tax filing deadline is May 1, 2023
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