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SFU has launched a new mental health app for students

SFU has launched a new mental health app for students

Simon Fraser University and Simon Fraser Student Society have launched a new 24/7 free mental health app for students called My Student Support Program (My SSP).
Former CEO of Science World receives Order of Canada

Former CEO of Science World receives Order of Canada

Bryan Tisdall, a longtime Steveston resident, travels to Ottawa Thursday to receive the honour in a ceremony with Canada’s governor general.
Money-laundering rules beginning to bite in Richmond

Money-laundering rules beginning to bite in Richmond

B.C.’s new anti-money laundering rules appear to be working in Richmond but, as with most things in life, there’s a hefty price to be paid. Quite how much that bill comes to is unclear.
Police investigating long weekend crash on Garden City Road

Police investigating long weekend crash on Garden City Road

Richmond RCMP are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a tree early Monday morning. Cpl. Adriana Peralta said officers received the call shortly after midnight about a single-vehicle collision at Garden City Road and Alderbridge Way.
Airport workers continue fight for $15 minimum wage

Airport workers continue fight for $15 minimum wage

A union representing a group of airport employees in the service industry at Vancouver International Airport is continuing its fight to see a $15 per hour mandatory minimum wage.
More homes being built, fewer being sold in Richmond

More homes being built, fewer being sold in Richmond

Construction started on 60 per cent more Richmond homes in the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017.
With Greyhound about to quit B.C., Lillooet calls for return of passenger train service

With Greyhound about to quit B.C., Lillooet calls for return of passenger train service

District requests provincial study for rail line between North Vancouver and Prince George
Video: A sampling of food, music and culture from the Richmond World Festival

Video: A sampling of food, music and culture from the Richmond World Festival

The annual festival drew crowds to Richmond’s Minoru Park for food, music and culture.
Was facial recognition technology being used at Richmond Centre?

Was facial recognition technology being used at Richmond Centre?

The owners of Richmond Centre shopping mall are refusing to say whether or not they used facial recognition technology without customers’ permission or knowledge.
A My Little Pony convention is coming to Richmond

A My Little Pony convention is coming to Richmond

The three-day-long celebration of ponies is happening in January.