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Police gang unit seizes $11M in contraband cigarettes in months-long investigation

Police gang unit seizes $11M in contraband cigarettes in months-long investigation

Probe spanned southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland and resulted in four arrests
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First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

OTTAWA — An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries Department, as it calls for a separation of its regulatory and promotional responsibilities.
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Portion of Blundell Road blocked due to police incident

Portion of Blundell Road blocked due to police incident

Plan for detours if you're heading in that direction...
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Rainbow crosswalks main target of hate in Richmond

Rainbow crosswalks main target of hate in Richmond

Twenty-five hate-related reports were filed with Richmond RCMP in 2023.
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Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Green Fatigue? B.C. residents hold steady on reusable bags, but other eco-habits dip.
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Kudos: Steveston-London music students donate to B.C. Children’s Hopsital

Kudos: Steveston-London music students donate to B.C. Children’s Hopsital

Two public concerts were held in fall to raise awareness on mental health and medical initiatives.
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B.C. court rejects $1,500 COVID ticket appeal

B.C. court rejects $1,500 COVID ticket appeal

Nithya Geetapriya Ananda was fined $5,750, a penalty later reduced to $1,500.
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Safe consumption site debate to continue in Richmond Tuesday night

Safe consumption site debate to continue in Richmond Tuesday night

About 50 people spoke at city council meeting on Monday about a safe-consumption site proposal.
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B.C. investment dealer that oversaw suspicious, 'unprofitable' trades fined $150K

B.C. investment dealer that oversaw suspicious, 'unprofitable' trades fined $150K

Leede Jones Gable Inc. failed to adequately supervise stockbroker Larry Martin, who admitted to failing to fulfil his gatekeeper responsibilities, states settlement agreement.
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Video: Hundreds gather at Richmond city hall chanting 'no drugs'

Video: Hundreds gather at Richmond city hall chanting 'no drugs'

The city issued a statement on Sunday clarifying misinformation that was circulating in the community.
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