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Canada's new cruise ship rules don't plug loopholes for major source of wastewater pollution

Canada's new cruise ship rules don't plug loopholes for major source of wastewater pollution

The new regulations prohibit cruise ships from dumping greywater or sewage within three nautical miles of shore.
American man fined $1K for 'absurd' 262 km/h speed on Coquihalla

American man fined $1K for 'absurd' 262 km/h speed on Coquihalla

“My only comment would be what happens on the racetrack should stay on the racetrack and not on the public highways."
Letters: Richmond car show is muscling in on my beauty sleep

Letters: Richmond car show is muscling in on my beauty sleep

A Richmond News reader isn’t too happy about the noise being generated by muscle cars at Garry Point Park
Guided by her culture, Gitxsan scientist looks to old ways for climate resilience

Guided by her culture, Gitxsan scientist looks to old ways for climate resilience

Janna Wale, who is also Cree-Métis, grew up fishing for salmon — now, the UBCO grad wants to get to the root of why they're disappearing.
Busy long weekend for BC Ferries, with heavy traffic and some waits

Busy long weekend for BC Ferries, with heavy traffic and some waits

Traffic is heavy, and there have been several-sailing waits on some routes and sailing delays due to the volume of traffic.
'A public relations strategy': Critics slam B.C.'s recent effort to boost transparency on logging

'A public relations strategy': Critics slam B.C.'s recent effort to boost transparency on logging

Forestry companies will be required to create a map of proposed logging operations available for public review. However, environmental groups say many questions remain.
Canadians highlight national diversity, freedoms at Canada Day celebrations

Canadians highlight national diversity, freedoms at Canada Day celebrations

The sounds of Indigenous drumming rang out alongside songs and cheers in honour of Canada Day on Saturday as Canadians from coast to coast gathered to celebrate the diversity and freedom they say make the country special.
Letters: Culling geese to beautify Richmond park is total overkill

Letters: Culling geese to beautify Richmond park is total overkill

A Richmond News reader would prefer some creative thinking to clean up Minoru Park
Sparks fly after Richmond Canada Day float hits power line

Sparks fly after Richmond Canada Day float hits power line

The Richmond Community Concert Band float hit the line on Francis Road on Saturday afternoon
Strike gets underway for more than 7,400 port workers across B.C.

Strike gets underway for more than 7,400 port workers across B.C.

VANCOUVER — Major groups representing businesses across Canada sounded the alarm on Saturday over the potential economic impact of a strike by British Columbia's port workers.