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Richmond MP presents anti-birth tourism petition to Parliament

Richmond MP presents anti-birth tourism petition to Parliament

A petition calling for the federal government to end the growing problem of birth tourism was presented in Parliament today by Richmond MP Joe Peschisolido.
Update: Manslaughter charge laid in connection with Richmond woman’s homicide

Update: Manslaughter charge laid in connection with Richmond woman’s homicide

A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the homicide of a Richmond woman.

3 hand grenades brought to Steveston police station

The bomb squad detonated the explosives safely.
19-year-old woman’s body found in Richmond home

19-year-old woman’s body found in Richmond home

Homicide investigators have identified the woman whose body was found in a Richmond city centre home Thursday as 19-year-old Aspen Pallot. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team also say they’ve arrested a man in connection with her death.
B.C. voters will choose a voting system for provincial elections this fall

B.C. voters will choose a voting system for provincial elections this fall

This fall, British Columbians will vote on what voting system we should use for provincial elections. The province is holding a referendum on electoral reform between Oct. 22 and Nov. 30, 2018. Voters will be asked two questions.
Scientists zero in on cause of unusual Indonesian disaster

Scientists zero in on cause of unusual Indonesian disaster

Almost a week after a quake-tsunami wreaked devastation in central Indonesia, scientists are zeroing in on what they believe caused the highly unusual natural disaster. The 7.
Seismic upgrades moving along at 4 Richmond schools

Seismic upgrades moving along at 4 Richmond schools

In spite of seismic upgrades running under budget at one Richmond school, escalating construction costs could increase other budgets, an engineer told school trustees last week.
YVR recognized for work in sustainability

YVR recognized for work in sustainability

Vancouver International Airport has continued to boost its sustainability efforts, resulting in higher accreditation from Airports Council International.
New West resident yells 'cut' over movie production's trucks

New West resident yells 'cut' over movie production's trucks

New Westminster resident resident Gerald Thomson says he got an unwelcome surprise when a film production called “action” with its trucks at the back of his home.
Richmond travel agent ordered to reimburse family following ticket mistake

Richmond travel agent ordered to reimburse family following ticket mistake

A Richmond travel agent has been ordered to pay over $1,100 after a ticket mishap led to a family being stranded in Iran and missing their two-year-old’s birthday party.