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Human-induced climate change fanning wildfires, study reports

Human-induced climate change fanning wildfires, study reports

Humans played a substantial role in making B.C. wildfires in 2017 bigger and more likely, says a new study by UVic and the federal government.
Cutting alcohol for ‘dry January?’ Beware of binging in February

Cutting alcohol for ‘dry January?’ Beware of binging in February

One Richmond expert says the January trend should focus on assessing drinking habits
Daring off-duty rescue emotional for Burnaby firefighter

Daring off-duty rescue emotional for Burnaby firefighter

As first-responders, Burnaby fire Capt. Cathy Van-Martin and her wife Krista Harris, a 16-year Abbotsford firefighter, have seen some things. By now, they’re used to jumping into their turnout gear and rushing to the scene of a fire or car accident.
Crown trying to forfeit $2.3M Richmond home, $2M cash and River Rock chips

Crown trying to forfeit $2.3M Richmond home, $2M cash and River Rock chips

Move comes after collapse of federal case into alleged $220 million money-laundering businesses in Richmond
Richmond city demands removal of 24 donation bins

Richmond city demands removal of 24 donation bins

Twenty-four donation bins will be removed from the city of Richmond following the death of a man who got stuck in a bin in West Vancouver followed by a similar death in Toronto this morning.
Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Who knew saving animals could be so sweet? The most delicious week of the year - the BC SPCA’s Treat Week - is almost here.
Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island is regularly featured in documentaries and “top 10” lists that discuss Metro Vancouver’s best tourism attractions.
Skiffington returns to court, requesting bail

Skiffington returns to court, requesting bail

The Richmond man was found guilty in the 1994 murder of his common law partner.
Try yoga for free in a Richmond theatre this month

Try yoga for free in a Richmond theatre this month

Whether or not you’re a professional yogi or if you’ve just wanted to try yoga for the first time, one Richmond theatre is offering free yoga classes for all levels in a unique setting.
Updated: Richmond council responds to salary increase

Updated: Richmond council responds to salary increase

The News is surveying council members to see whether they will waive an increase to their pay to compensate for a loss of a tax exemption.