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Reports of violent crime wave 'incredibly misleading,' say B.C. criminologists

Reports of violent crime wave 'incredibly misleading,' say B.C. criminologists

The stabbing death of a man outside a Starbucks in Vancouver, B.C., led the federal Opposition leader to reference it as part of a "massive crime wave." But criminologists say murder rates have been largely flat over the past two decades.
Parents win battle to have son’s Kwak̓wala name on his birth certificate

Parents win battle to have son’s Kwak̓wala name on his birth certificate

λugʷaləs K’ala’ask Shaw now has his name accurately reflected on the document — the province says other families will be able to do the same
Vehicle accident on Highway 91 causing traffic in Richmond

Vehicle accident on Highway 91 causing traffic in Richmond

A vehicle accident is causing traffic delays on westbound Highway 91 on Wednesday afternoon. The crash is on Highway 91 just before the S curve, blocking the right lane. Emergency vehicles including a RCMP, firetruck and an ambulance are on scene.
Richmond pedestrians report feeling 'bullied' by cars

Richmond pedestrians report feeling 'bullied' by cars

Twenty-six pedestrians died in Richmond between 2012 and 2021, according to the BC Coroners Service.
Richmond Devils defy low seeding yet again

Richmond Devils defy low seeding yet again

The ladies took home a bronze from the provincials in Kamloops
Chinese Canadians concerned about ‘racializing’ foreign interference issue

Chinese Canadians concerned about ‘racializing’ foreign interference issue

Richmond resident said allegations curb Chinese immigrants’ passion for local politics
'Potentially lethal': Crown wants $2.95M in fines for Richmond ammonia release

'Potentially lethal': Crown wants $2.95M in fines for Richmond ammonia release

Contaminated ammonia was moved in an uncertified tank through Richmond to a site where it was released and flowed into a slough.
Can sharing graphic videos of death be punishable? B.C. lawyers weigh in

Can sharing graphic videos of death be punishable? B.C. lawyers weigh in

It's time the law adapts to evolving technology, says one B.C. lawyer.
B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

VICTORIA — Foster families in British Columbia will get a monthly pay raise of hundreds of dollars starting April 1.
Richmond dancers score top at regional dance competition

Richmond dancers score top at regional dance competition

The four dancers will be moving on to the provincials in June