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Canada faces green Christmas as El Nino follows warm summer, head climatologist says

Canada faces green Christmas as El Nino follows warm summer, head climatologist says

If you don't already have a white Christmas, the song is the only one you're likely to get, says Environment Canada's chief climatologist. "If you don't have snow now, you're not going to get it," said David Phillips.
Pest infestation closes Richmond Hong Kong cafe

Pest infestation closes Richmond Hong Kong cafe

Super Stars Cafe is temporarily shut down after a VCH inspection on Tuesday
Mail theft, fraud ring allegedly working out of Richmond home

Mail theft, fraud ring allegedly working out of Richmond home

A house on No. 5 Road was raided by Richmond RCMP and VPD last Thursday.
Man carrying vintage rifle triggers city-wide police response in Vancouver

Man carrying vintage rifle triggers city-wide police response in Vancouver

No children were at the school yet, just staff.
'Rare' human trafficking charges announced in B.C. after woman fled hotel in distress

'Rare' human trafficking charges announced in B.C. after woman fled hotel in distress

After a woman in medical distress sought help at a corner gas station in Langley, last March, police say they've uncovered a human trafficking operation with multiple victims.
Richmond woman found guilty for running Yukon immigration fraud scheme

Richmond woman found guilty for running Yukon immigration fraud scheme

Tzu Chun Joyce Chang was found to have redirected $2 million of investments from applicants to unrelated companies.
Hot kitchen at Richmond grocery store shut down for lack of permit

Hot kitchen at Richmond grocery store shut down for lack of permit

Sungiven Foods' hot kitchen in its Bridgeport store was closed for 19 days.
Dutch man who extorted Amanda Todd gets six years in jail

Dutch man who extorted Amanda Todd gets six years in jail

A Dutch court today said Aydin Coban will spend six more years in jail as a result of the Amanda Todd case.
Rob Shaw: B.C.’s skyrocketing population presents daunting task for housing

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s skyrocketing population presents daunting task for housing

Record number of newcomers putting pressure on schools, hospitals and houses. B.C. is hoping Ottawa steps up to the plate.
Rocky start to B.C. ski season sign of bleaker winters to come

Rocky start to B.C. ski season sign of bleaker winters to come

Christmas season is supposed to be one of ski resorts' most lucrative, but warm weather and little snow have forced several resorts to scale back operations or close entirely.