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B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party will officially become known as BC United on Wednesday, a move the party says gives voters 18 months to become familiar with the new name before the 2024 fixed election date.
Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord offers to sell hundreds of its older “affordable” units to the B.C. government and non-profits
Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

A growing trend of online encrypted drug dealing needs more attention by police, a new study by British Columbia researchers says. Richard Frank, an associate professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C.
$23.5 million more for Richmond schools in 2023/24

$23.5 million more for Richmond schools in 2023/24

Per-student funding is going up next year after teachers ratified salary increase for the next three years.
McNair dry grad organizers makes call for donations

McNair dry grad organizers makes call for donations

A dry grad party costs roughly $25,000 this year, says Richmond parent.
Power outage affects more than 450 BC Hydro customers in Richmond

Power outage affects more than 450 BC Hydro customers in Richmond

Cause of outage is under investigation.
10 hotel amenities growing in popularity

10 hotel amenities growing in popularity

Social media gave birth to influencers, who could give other travellers an intimate look inside hotels they haven’t yet stayed in, allowing them to more easily compare options.
B.C. employers, business owners navigate the new hybrid work norm

B.C. employers, business owners navigate the new hybrid work norm

Three to four days per week is most acceptable for employers and employees, according to experts
Richmond business hosting free classical concert

Richmond business hosting free classical concert

“The Musical Mosaic” is being billed as a “celebration of Canadian composers and contemporary music”
Photo: You don't see this too often in Richmond

Photo: You don't see this too often in Richmond

This baby goat was being walked along the West Dyke Trail on the weekend