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Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

BC Liquor Distribution Branch says it’s not possible to confirm what level of price increase consumers may or may not see.
Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Globally, the composition of fragrance mixtures is considered proprietary information.
Opinion: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Opinion: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

The bottled water industry can undermine progress of projects aimed at creating safe-water systems for all, by redirecting attention to a less reliable, less affordable option.
Opinion: 'Salam, Ramadan Mubarak!': 4 ways schools can bring Ramadan into the classroom

Opinion: 'Salam, Ramadan Mubarak!': 4 ways schools can bring Ramadan into the classroom

Educators in public schools can develop the identities of Muslim students and create a positive school culture during Ramadan by fostering community partnerships in introducing school activities.
'You're a child': B.C. councillor takes gavel from mayor in heated council meeting

'You're a child': B.C. councillor takes gavel from mayor in heated council meeting

"This was by far my worst day in local government in the last five years."
Richmond dad’s 'dark fantasy' novel will hit the shelves this summer

Richmond dad’s 'dark fantasy' novel will hit the shelves this summer

The book has been described as Quentin Tarantino meets Game of Thrones
B.C. tackles vet shortage by doubling veterinary school seats

B.C. tackles vet shortage by doubling veterinary school seats

More B.C. students will now be able to become veterinarians each year with the permanent change.
Vancouver FC hosting free pre-season game in Richmond

Vancouver FC hosting free pre-season game in Richmond

The Canadian Premier League expansion side will face the Fraser Valley and national amateur champion
Former Richmond MP cautions politicians to keep their eyes 'wide open' to foreign influence

Former Richmond MP cautions politicians to keep their eyes 'wide open' to foreign influence

The senate has recently re-introduced the concept of a foreign agents registry, something originally introduced into Parliament by Richmond MP.
Richmond woman wins dispute over wrong beds

Richmond woman wins dispute over wrong beds

The company claimed it delivered more expensive beds by mistake and demanded the price difference