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Piano teacher accused of Richmond sex charges dies

Piano teacher accused of Richmond sex charges dies

A piano teacher accused of sexually assaulting and sexually interfering with his students during private lessons in Richmond and across the Lower Mainland died last Thursday.
Updated: Richmond council urges action on plastic ban

Updated: Richmond council urges action on plastic ban

Richmond city council is pushing for urgent measures to address the use of plastic. Coun.
After long delay, legal pot shops open in Victoria

After long delay, legal pot shops open in Victoria

Victoria’s first two legal pot shops have opened, six months after cannabis was legalized in Canada.
Metro Vancouver gas prices break North American record

Metro Vancouver gas prices break North American record

Low gas prices in Richmond drew crowds over the weekend, however
Richmond's Rick Hansen awarded honorary degree

Richmond's Rick Hansen awarded honorary degree

Richmond icon Rick Hansen has been awarded an honorary degree at Mount Saint Vincent University in Nova Scotia.
Rainy work week ahead for Richmond

Rainy work week ahead for Richmond

Richmond’s in for five straight days of possible rain, according to Environment Canada. While Monday will see some sunny breaks, both it and Tuesday have a 30 per cent chance of showers with high temperatures of 12 C.
Rogers Arena to test new concealed-weapons detection technology

Rogers Arena to test new concealed-weapons detection technology

What happened: Rogers Arena will test technology to better detect weapons on visitors. Why it matters: Vendor says technology will be less intrusive than airport experience.
Another million square feet of Ladner greenhouse space going to pot

Another million square feet of Ladner greenhouse space going to pot

Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. last week announced that its 50 per cent joint cannabis venture with Village Farms International, called Pure Sunfarms, has exercised an option to acquire from Village Farms a second 1.
Guidelines shift as Richmond school district plans for future

Guidelines shift as Richmond school district plans for future

As the Richmond School District is going through a public consultation process on their draft Long-Range Facilities Plan (LRFP), the Ministry of Education announced on Friday a “new approach” to long-term capital planning.
China denies espionage, trying to influence Canadian affairs

China denies espionage, trying to influence Canadian affairs

Chinese embassy wants evidence, not 'malicious attacks' from Ottawa