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UBCM pushes for more police training, funding amid officer shortages

UBCM pushes for more police training, funding amid officer shortages

While RCMP train in Regina, the Justice Institute of British Columbia is the only academy available for B.C police forces.
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No temporary water discharge allowed for Mitchell Island recycler

No temporary water discharge allowed for Mitchell Island recycler

Richmond Steel Recycling appealed an environmental order that originated after a heavy rainstorm in 2019.
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Truck hitting B.C. overpass 'outrageous,' minister says

Truck hitting B.C. overpass 'outrageous,' minister says

The trucking company's licences have been suspended pending further investigation.
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How B.C. communities are balancing building with flood risks

How B.C. communities are balancing building with flood risks

Local governments using a combination of bylaws and regulations to build safely in flood-prone areas
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Contest alert: Richmond News has bunny visit VIP package to give away

Contest alert: Richmond News has bunny visit VIP package to give away

Meet and pet bunnies in Lansdowne on Sept. 23.
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B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

"Currently, the province regulates where people can smoke tobacco, drink alcohol and use cannabis, but does not have rules about public use of other controlled substances," the resolution said.
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How 5G might soon improve Metro Vancouver traffic flows

How 5G might soon improve Metro Vancouver traffic flows

Recent UBC study shows how smarter traffic can reduce wait times for pedestrians and cut carbon emissions
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Richmond man pleads guilty to four sex crime charges

Richmond man pleads guilty to four sex crime charges

Satvir Sanghera was originally charged with 17 counts.
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Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Local governments recognize urgent need to address the opioid crisis and support decriminalization
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Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge said system needed as B.C. faces more disasters and emergencies.
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