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What resolutions passed at this year's UBCM conference?

What resolutions passed at this year's UBCM conference?

The annual UBCM conference in Whistler dealt with hundreds of resolutions: from ferries to hospice to child care to cannabis. Here's a list of some that passed.
City of Richmond asks for feedback on heat-related events

City of Richmond asks for feedback on heat-related events

There were three heat warnings and an air-quality advisory this summer in Richmond.
Construction firm fined after excavator struck gas main in Richmond

Construction firm fined after excavator struck gas main in Richmond

WorkSafeBC fined the firm $57,282.25 after one of its employees caused a gas main leak while working on two high-rises
Trial kicks off for alleged racist incident in Richmond cafe

Trial kicks off for alleged racist incident in Richmond cafe

The couple is representing themselves against charges related to an alleged racist incident at Rocanini Coffee Roasters in Steveston.
B.C. COVID-19 deaths follow global downward trend

B.C. COVID-19 deaths follow global downward trend

B.C.'s 16 such deaths is the fewest since B.C. launched weekly data updates in April
Richmond hosts its first ever disc golf tournament this weekend

Richmond hosts its first ever disc golf tournament this weekend

17-year-old Blake Wardell is hosting the event with the help of Mylora Golf Course, fellow disc golfers and a local company
Two women arrested at McArthurGlen with thousands of dollars' worth of stolen items

Two women arrested at McArthurGlen with thousands of dollars' worth of stolen items

Richmond RCMP said a store employee witnessed the theft at the YVR mall then followed the suspects until police arrived
Richmond shopping centre hosting "Summer Stretch" event

Richmond shopping centre hosting "Summer Stretch" event

There will be a free bouncy castle, vintage market and a balloon artist at Garden City Shopping Centre on Sunday
Richmond seniors remember growing up with Queen Elizabeth II

Richmond seniors remember growing up with Queen Elizabeth II

British ex-pat seniors at the Maple Residences in Steveston have fond memories of Her Majesty
Editor's column: Schools closed for the Queen? Really?

Editor's column: Schools closed for the Queen? Really?

Richmond News editor Eve Edmonds doesn't understand why there needs to be a holiday to mourn the passing of the U.K. monarch