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Persian speakers look to add Farsi to B.C. public school language curriculum

Persian speakers look to add Farsi to B.C. public school language curriculum

Students in British Columbia’s public schools could have another option for language studies, if a new campaign is successful. The Farsi Dar B.C.
Body identified after suspicious death in Richmond

Body identified after suspicious death in Richmond

The man found dead in a vacant home in Richmond on Thursday has been named by police. Homicide investigators IHIT said the body was that of Michael Thompson, 37, of Richmond. IHIT say Thompson was known to police.
Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Task force recommends B.C government cut the 4.5 per cent allowable rent increase to 2.5 per cent but still give landlords ability to raise rents
Legalization could reduce the variety of marijuana products

Legalization could reduce the variety of marijuana products

Tax revenue and impairment at workplace among topics discussed at pot forum
YVR noise, flexible packaging recycling and TransLink funding: Coming up at city council

YVR noise, flexible packaging recycling and TransLink funding: Coming up at city council

This week at city council, topics such as a response to the YVR noise management plan, flexible packaging recycling and funding applications to TransLink are on the agenda . Richmond's city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept.
Updated: City of Richmond prepares for rotating Canada Post strike

Updated: City of Richmond prepares for rotating Canada Post strike

Canada Post workers have announced that they have started rotating strikes in multiple cities. However, while mail delivery may be delayed, it won't be stoppped completely.
86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

A recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute asked Canadians whether vaping does more harm than good. Specifically, it asked whether e-cigarettes are a smoking cessation aid or if they hook younger people on the addictive substance.
Customer data from defunct Richmond company allegedly sold online

Customer data from defunct Richmond company allegedly sold online

NCIX, a defunct Richmond-based hardware and software retailer, is accused of compromising the security of hundreds and thousands of former employees and customers. Richmond RCMP opened an investigation on Thursday.
Kids' wigs theft update: Recovered items weren't sick kids' wigs

Kids' wigs theft update: Recovered items weren't sick kids' wigs

The 66 wigs recovered by police last week were not the ones destined for sick kids that were stolen from a special store.
Canada’s first Indigenous woman-owned airline to launch out of Richmond

Canada’s first Indigenous woman-owned airline to launch out of Richmond

On Friday, a new Indigenous woman-owned airline announced its launch and start of service coming next spring. Called Iskwew Air, the airline will begin its flights next March out of Vancouver International Airport’s south terminal.