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Mail theft suspect arrested and charged

Mail theft suspect arrested and charged

A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of mail thefts across the Lower Mainland, including in Richmond. Following a four-month investigation, charges have been laid against Nickolas Kelly, of Surrey.
ICBC moves to appointment system for driver license transactions

ICBC moves to appointment system for driver license transactions

Starting today (Monday), ICBC is moving to an appointment-based system for most driver licensing office transactions.
Richmond’s Walmart store in line for upgrades

Richmond’s Walmart store in line for upgrades

Walmart Canada plans to invest $3.5 billion over the next five years with a focus on technology to make so-called "smarter stores" – with plans to renovate most of its stores to offer a complete merchandise pick-up service.
Teens building fort find human remains in Burnaby

Teens building fort find human remains in Burnaby

Two 15-year-old boys building a fort on the side of Burnaby Mountain made a grisly discovery last week. On Thursday evening at about 6:30 p.m.
B.C. lakes’ health monitored by provincial program

B.C. lakes’ health monitored by provincial program

Mike Sokal often takes a moment to admire the clear water of Okanagan Lake whenever he takes another sample for water quality testing. The lake is an essential part of life in the Okanagan and is home to an abundance of waterfowl and fish species.
Vancouver Pride joins calls for ejection of Liberal caucus member over ads

Vancouver Pride joins calls for ejection of Liberal caucus member over ads

Calls are rising for the BC Liberals to throw out one of its members from caucus amid allegations of homophobia and transphobia, while party Leader Andrew Wilkinson remains silent on the issue.
Video: Conservation officer takes plunge to save trapped goose

Video: Conservation officer takes plunge to save trapped goose

A BC Conservation Officer went above and beyond recently when he jumped into a lake to save a Canada goose that became trapped in a fishing net. CO’s helped free a Canada Goose after it became entangled in a fishing net on Mill Lake in #Abbotsford .
Richmond parking meters add ‘pay by plate’ option

Richmond parking meters add ‘pay by plate’ option

Parking meters in Richmond will have a new option to "pay by plate" starting next week. Drivers will no longer need to display their receipt on the dashboard to confirm payment.
Richmond RCMP investigating a suspected drug lab fire

Richmond RCMP investigating a suspected drug lab fire

A fire on Friday afternoon caused by a suspected drug lab near Calder court is under investigation, according to Richmond RCMP. The Richmond Fire-Rescue was called to put out a structure fire near the 5000 block of Calder court around 2 p.m.
Updated: Richmond council pushes for federal support for transit

Updated: Richmond council pushes for federal support for transit

Richmond council voted unanimously on Monday to push senior levels of government for emergency funding to protect transit services – and funding announced Thursday might provide some relief. The council motion came from Coun.