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The current sharing of the Richmond-East/Delta electoral boundary could be a thing of the past if a proposal to increase the number of B.C. ridings goes ahead. Last week, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for B.C.

Two daytrippers had to be rescued from Steveston Island (also known as Shady Island) on Canada Day after they got stranded by the rapidly changing tide. Around 1: 30 p.m.

Baggage scales were doing double duty Friday as Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) weighed coins collected as part of its Final Boarding Call for Pennies fundraiser.

Joan Baez singing "Please Come to Boston" first stirred my interest in visiting Boston. Later, that zany Cheers gang sparked further inducement.

One hundred humans chattering and 100 dogs barking, all in one place, at the same time: It's a nightmare for some, but positively hairy heaven for the hundreds of dog lovers that frequent the 3 Road Dog Park.

Richmond RCMP is investigating the theft of a number of Apple iMac computers and iPad tablets from local schools.

The sun finally broke out on Sunday, moments after the 67th Annual Steveston Salmon Festival parade ended. An estimated crowd of more than 8,000 people descended into the city's historic village to commemorate Canada's 145th birthday.

Another suspected Stanley Cup rioter pleaded not guilty to his charges on Thursday. Jonathan Wong, 18, of Richmond, is facing a charge of participating in a riot and break and enter.

The public is being asked to stay on the lookout after a spike in mail thefts. Richmond RCMP is asking for assistance in combating mail theft by asking the community to be aware of suspicious behaviour around communal mailboxes.

FRIDAY Everyone is invited to a Wildlife Tracking on Friday, June 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Iona Beach Regional Park. Search for clues of animals and their habitat. Ages 6+. Cost is: $4.25/youth/senior, $8/adult, $21.