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Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

VICTORIA — A former British Columbia cabinet minister quit the New Democrat government Wednesday, citing antisemitism in the party caucus and indifference towards the problem.
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B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

Montecristo Jewellers has retail locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond; it had appealed a decision from Fintrac that it had violated four aspects of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
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RCMP arrest suspect after alleged bomb threat at Richmond City Hall

RCMP arrest suspect after alleged bomb threat at Richmond City Hall

A police dog team searched city hall but no explosives were found.
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Reissuing business licence to Vancouver mushroom dispensary 'rather bizarre,' says minister

Reissuing business licence to Vancouver mushroom dispensary 'rather bizarre,' says minister

Mike Farnworth: "The products they're selling are illegal in this country, and they are leaving themselves open to be raided by the police."
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Executing B.C.'s new housing legislation 'very challenging'

Executing B.C.'s new housing legislation 'very challenging'

Municipalities forced to 'rejig' systems, navigate capacity issues and work around a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Richmond RCMP investigating $443K vehicle purchase fraud scheme

Richmond RCMP investigating $443K vehicle purchase fraud scheme

Police are issuing a public warning after arresting a man for a fraud series involving at least eight vehicles.
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BC United leader fields questions from Richmond audience on drugs, housing, education

BC United leader fields questions from Richmond audience on drugs, housing, education

Kevin Falcon claims safe consumption site issue not necessarily over in Richmond.
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Richmond candidate fined $600 for over-contribution

Richmond candidate fined $600 for over-contribution

Adil Awan ran in the October 2022 election for city council but didn't win a seat at the council table.
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B.C. to ease program rules compensating businesses for vandalism

B.C. to ease program rules compensating businesses for vandalism

Entrepreneurs no longer need to make insurance claims to be eligible for Securing Small Business Rebate Program payouts.
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WorkSafeBC fines 3 Richmond worksites for lack of fall protection

WorkSafeBC fines 3 Richmond worksites for lack of fall protection

Fines totalling more than $14,000 were issued for high-risk and repeated violations.
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