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Man attempted to light Burnaby gas station on fire

Man attempted to light Burnaby gas station on fire

A man was arrested under the Mental Health Act Sunday morning after he tried to light a Burnaby gas station on fire. Police were called to the Smart Gas in the 6800 block of Canada way at about 5:30 a.m.
Calls to license, insure cyclists in B.C. get mixed reviews

Calls to license, insure cyclists in B.C. get mixed reviews

Measures could make streets safer, say proponents; critics say it will endanger riders
Expect delays at the Alex Fraser heading into Richmond this morning

Expect delays at the Alex Fraser heading into Richmond this morning

It's back to work this morning after the long weekend, and it's already shaping up to be a slow commute into Richmond.
Sick eagles were likely victims of accidental poisoning, vet says

Sick eagles were likely victims of accidental poisoning, vet says

The accidental poisoning of eight bald eagles should be a cautionary tale on the proper disposal of euthanized animals.
B.C. Ombudsperson coming to Richmond to hear your complaints

B.C. Ombudsperson coming to Richmond to hear your complaints

If you feel you’ve been wronged by a local or provincial public body or government agency, you’ll have a chance to air your complaints next week. B.C. Ombusdperson staff will be in Richmond Monday, Feb.
Sun, rain in Richmond forecast this week

Sun, rain in Richmond forecast this week

This week will have a sunny start, with three days of sun in the forecast before giving way to a chance of showers Thursday, Monday's Family Day, Feb. 17, will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 6 C.
Support swells for putting Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox on the $5 bill

Support swells for putting Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox on the $5 bill

The Port Coquitlam cancer crusader faces stiff competition to be the face of the new Canadian $5 bill, including Emily Carr, Louis Riel and Laura Secord
Richmond resident who spent $1,000 on dust masks for coronavirus warning others not to do the same

Richmond resident who spent $1,000 on dust masks for coronavirus warning others not to do the same

As people rush out to purchase face masks to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus (Covid-19), a Richmond resident is warning shoppers against buying dust masks as a substitute.
Richmond plans Quebec sister-city trip to open garden

Richmond plans Quebec sister-city trip to open garden

A City of Richmond delegation is planning to visit its sister city in Quebec later this year to open a garden, with a proposed travel budget of nearly $17,000.
Four people stabbed outside Vancouver nightclub Saturday morning

Four people stabbed outside Vancouver nightclub Saturday morning

All were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries