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Burnaby landslide sends mud, rocks, concrete onto public lane

Burnaby landslide sends mud, rocks, concrete onto public lane

A small landslide buried a section of a Burnaby lane in mud, rocks and other debris Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to the lane between Barnet Road and Braeside Drive at about 9:30 a.m., according to assistant fire Chief Barry Mawhinney.
Richmond man identified as victim in Vancouver’s second homicide of 2020

Richmond man identified as victim in Vancouver’s second homicide of 2020

A body found in the parking garage of a Vancouver cinema has been identified by police as Mathieu Flynn, 31, of Richmond.
Richmond MLA points to Trump's leadership on birth tourism

Richmond MLA points to Trump's leadership on birth tourism

The United States is banning tourists if their intention is to give birth in order to obtain citizenship for their baby – a practise known as “birth tourism” – and Richmond-Queensborough MLA Jas Johal thinks Canada should follow suit and stop its hos
Defence goes on the offensive on fourth day of Meng Wanzhou’s extradition hearing in Vancouver

Defence goes on the offensive on fourth day of Meng Wanzhou’s extradition hearing in Vancouver

Day 4 of the extradition hearing for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou sees defence lawyers go back on the offensive, responding to Crown claims that the case is an actionable case of fraud had it occurred in Canada.
Four involved in suspected Delta paving scheme in CBSA custody

Four involved in suspected Delta paving scheme in CBSA custody

Four individuals linked to scheme whereby homeowners were convinced to pay cash upfront to have their driveways repaved have been arrested and are now in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency.
Suspect sought in brutally violent assault near Vancouver SkyTrain station

Suspect sought in brutally violent assault near Vancouver SkyTrain station

Victim sustained severe head injuries, requiring eight staples
Whistler businesses contend with slow start to ski season

Whistler businesses contend with slow start to ski season

Snowfall at Whistler Blackcomb was 60 per cent below the 30-year average through Dec. 31, 2019
Richmond proclaims day of Holocaust remembrance

Richmond proclaims day of Holocaust remembrance

“Never again” – that is what Jewish people say when they talk about the Holocaust. They don’t ever want it repeated, either to Jews or any other cultural or ethnic group. To this end, Jan.
Coronavirus sparks surgical mask frenzy in Richmond

Coronavirus sparks surgical mask frenzy in Richmond

The coronavirus may not have made it to Richmond, so far, but the fear of catching it certainly has. The Richmond News has learned that many pharmacies across the city are either completely sold out of surgical masks or only have a handful left.
Update: Highway 91 vehicle accident follows Highway 99 clear-up

Update: Highway 91 vehicle accident follows Highway 99 clear-up

A vehicle accident on Highway 91 heading eastbound after the Highway 99 on-ramp is adding to the afterwork traffic. The accident has the left lane blocked just after No. 5 Road and the Highway 99 off ramp blocked. Crews are on scene.