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Annual Victor Ghirra toy drive returns to Richmond on Sunday

Annual Victor Ghirra toy drive returns to Richmond on Sunday

The 17th annual toy drive is collecting donations for 17 charities and organizations across the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver to open first 'tiny shelters' for homeless next week

Vancouver to open first 'tiny shelters' for homeless next week

Kevin Eaton of Lu’ma Native Housing Society: "There's tons of need."
Sex worker advocates push back against attempt to rid Richmond of massage parlours

Sex worker advocates push back against attempt to rid Richmond of massage parlours

'Sex work isn’t a moral or ethical issue to be debated or outlawed, it’s a labour issue and should be treated as such": Pace Society
'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment

'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment

TV traffic reporter Leslie Horton developed a thick skin over the years because of nasty feedback from viewers, but she unleashed a viral smackdown last week after she says one of them "crossed my line."
Oil, gas emissions to be cut more than one-third by 2030 but offset credits allowed

Oil, gas emissions to be cut more than one-third by 2030 but offset credits allowed

OTTAWA — The oil and gas industry will have to cut emissions by more than one-third within seven years or buy offset credits under a new federal policy.
Contracting firm fined nearly $30K for severing Burnaby gas line

Contracting firm fined nearly $30K for severing Burnaby gas line

A Langley business was set back five figures for hitting a natural gas line while at a worksite in Burnaby, according to a new public report.
B.C. premier to attend Richmond menorah lighting on Sunday

B.C. premier to attend Richmond menorah lighting on Sunday

A menorah lighting and educational activities will be available at Richmond Public Library to celebrate Hanukkah
B.C. government denies responsibility for alleged Indigenous health-care discrimination

B.C. government denies responsibility for alleged Indigenous health-care discrimination

It is not the provincial government that is responsible for alleged systemic discrimination against Indigenous people in health care; rather, it is the hospitals' responsibility, claim government lawyers.
Richmond community commits to ending gender violence with memorial vigil

Richmond community commits to ending gender violence with memorial vigil

Dec. 6 marked the 34th anniversary since 14 engineering students, all women, were murdered in the 1989 Montreal Massacre
Letters: Carrier and mom reminisce about delivering the Richmond News

Letters: Carrier and mom reminisce about delivering the Richmond News

Delivering the newspaper helped a mother and son bond throughout the seasons.