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Feds give $4.9M grant to Richmond technology company

Feds give $4.9M grant to Richmond technology company

Saltworks Technologies has developed new technology for making lithium batteries.
B.C. immigration far outpacing new housing units, report reveals

B.C. immigration far outpacing new housing units, report reveals

B.C. experienced record immigration levels in 2023, but high interprovincial outmigration
‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

New B.C. government rebates of up to $10,000 could ignite a boom in solar energy. But some warn permitting hurdles are sending the province on a 'solar coaster.'
Free movie night at Richmond park this weekend

Free movie night at Richmond park this weekend

Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor screening of "Night at the Museum."
Critical habitat for endangered B.C. owl doubles under new draft recovery plan

Critical habitat for endangered B.C. owl doubles under new draft recovery plan

Latest plan comes amid years of declines for the northern spotted owl — a species now considered Canada's most endangered bird.
B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs

B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs

"Ultimately, we cannot prescribe our way out of this crisis," Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said in the report.
Richmond RCMP introduces new auxiliary program

Richmond RCMP introduces new auxiliary program

RCMP Auxiliaries are volunteers and will be appointed as sworn peace officers.
Province to add 51 new sheriffs to address court shortage, closures

Province to add 51 new sheriffs to address court shortage, closures

Ministry of Attorney General says Justice Institute of B.C. spring class of graduates is largest in recent memory
Richmond city council has no say on heritage interiors: City staff

Richmond city council has no say on heritage interiors: City staff

The Buck & Ear is currently under creditor protection.
Man who exposed self to teens banned from B.C. park

Man who exposed self to teens banned from B.C. park

Denis Lacharite pleaded guilty March 6 to committing an indecent act in July 2022 at Boundary Bay Regional Park