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Burnaby teacher suspended for sketching students instead of teaching

Burnaby teacher suspended for sketching students instead of teaching

TOC Xishuang Zhang had been disciplined by the school district and B.C. teachers' watchdog before.
Here’s how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Here’s how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

As smoke blankets the Lower Mainland, here are some tips to protect your health.
Richmond driver loses 'stopped vehicle' ticket fight

Richmond driver loses 'stopped vehicle' ticket fight

A man who stopped his car on the road for a few seconds to let his passenger wife out has a message for Richmond drivers.
Richmond relaunches preschool, out-of-school programs

Richmond relaunches preschool, out-of-school programs

Licensed preschool and out-of-school care at community centres in Richmond will soon be up-and-running with an emphasis on outdoor activities.
Richmond suspect arrested for theft, fraud

Richmond suspect arrested for theft, fraud

A 47-year-old Richmond resident was arrested and charged for several incidents of fraud and theft in 2018 and 2019. Paul David Loh was arrested on Aug. 25, Richmond RCMP said in a release on Friday.
Richmond farm could be subdivided

Richmond farm could be subdivided

A Richmond farming family is asking council to allow them to subdivide their property and allow the next generation to farm the remaining agricultural land.
Richmond traffic: Crash, stalled truck on Highway 91 Tuesday morning

Richmond traffic: Crash, stalled truck on Highway 91 Tuesday morning

Motorists should give themselves extra travel time as a crash and a stalled semi on Highway 91 westbound has traffic backed up on Tuesday morning. According to a Twitter post, the crash is before Knight St.
Stay hydrated this week: Environment Canada

Stay hydrated this week: Environment Canada

Sunshine and hot weather are in the forecast as students and teachers return to school this week. According to Environment Canada, sun and clear skies are expected from Tuesday to Friday with a high of 24C and a low of 13C.
OPINION: COVID-19 has shifted the way we view work in B.C.

OPINION: COVID-19 has shifted the way we view work in B.C.

This Labour Day is a lot different from past years. You won’t see the big parades, rallies and parties we usually have. Instead it’s small, carefully distanced backyard get-togethers and on-screen virtual celebrations.
Richmond man drowns while swimming off Keats Island

Richmond man drowns while swimming off Keats Island

A Richmond man who went into medical distress while swimming off the northern tip of Keats Island in the Howe Sound Sunday afternoon, has died of an apparent drowning.