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One of Richmond’s most-wanted thieves behind bars

One of Richmond’s most-wanted thieves behind bars

A suspect formerly at the top of Richmond RCMP’s most-wanted list has been jailed more than a year and a half.
Video: grizzly charges paddler in Squamish river

Video: grizzly charges paddler in Squamish river

Footage captured of incident shows a bear running full speed towards a rafter on the Elaho
Teen died of complications from stroke; hadn't been vaping: autopsy

Teen died of complications from stroke; hadn't been vaping: autopsy

A coroner’s autopsy report has revealed that Kyle Losse died as a result of complications due to a stroke. The report was shared recently with the Optimist by Kyle’s parents Niki and Brian who say they were surprised by the findings.
Two men convicted in violent home-invasion robbery in Richmond

Two men convicted in violent home-invasion robbery in Richmond

Assailants found to have stolen more than $1.5 million in valuable watches from the victim’s safe
Father of FarmWatch 'Perfect Ray' dies at age 74

Father of FarmWatch 'Perfect Ray' dies at age 74

Ray Galawan galvanized a movement to prevent illegal and/or unregulated dumping of construction waste onto soil
Homelessness ‘more and more on the minds’ of Vancouver millennials

Homelessness ‘more and more on the minds’ of Vancouver millennials

New survey finds cost of living and housing affordability top list of concerns
Fake abduction claim in Richmond leads to apparent $10,000 bitcoin ransom demand

Fake abduction claim in Richmond leads to apparent $10,000 bitcoin ransom demand

Richmond RCMP is probing an alleged fake abduction that led to more than $10,000 worth of virtual currency bitcoin being handed over by the victim. Just before 7 p.m.
Losse died of complications from stroke: autopsy report

Losse died of complications from stroke: autopsy report

A coroner’s autopsy report has revealed that Kyle Losse died as a result of complications due to a stroke. The report was shared recently with the Optimist by Kyle’s parents Niki and Brian who say they were surprised by the findings.
One-in-five bosses are judging their employees for taking lunch breaks: study

One-in-five bosses are judging their employees for taking lunch breaks: study

It’s possible you aren’t just being paranoid – your boss may actually be judging you for taking lunch breaks. The good news is that most bosses probably aren’t.
Richmond council votes to give itself veto power on public art

Richmond council votes to give itself veto power on public art

At a city meeting in June, council voted to give itself the power to approve or refuse any piece of artwork on public or private property as part of new developments.