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Richmond draws on reserves to keep utility bills low

Richmond draws on reserves to keep utility bills low

The City of Richmond will draw $1.3 million from its rainy day fund to keep water and sewer bills down in 2021.
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British Columbians may still get $1,000 in the mail by Christmas: Horgan

British Columbians may still get $1,000 in the mail by Christmas: Horgan

Horgan says people will probably be happy to get the cash whether it comes on Dec. 24 or Jan. 5
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'Stay where you live': B.C. premier calls for Canada-wide travel restrictions

'Stay where you live': B.C. premier calls for Canada-wide travel restrictions

He also said regional essential travel recommendations, which now apply to B.C.'s Lower Mainland, would be extended for 'the next two weeks at least.'
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Drunk driver admitted to breaking public health orders, RCMP say

Drunk driver admitted to breaking public health orders, RCMP say

A North Vancouver man has had his truck impounded for impaired driving and received a stern talking-to for violating COVID-19 public health orders.
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Surrey police transition costs skyrocket

Surrey police transition costs skyrocket

No new Surrey RCMP officers planned in 2021, as new municipal force will be delayed until late 2022
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Elias Pettersson sends inspirational video to Canucks fan fighting cancer

Elias Pettersson sends inspirational video to Canucks fan fighting cancer

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians will get diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to a report from the Canadian Cancer Society . As a result, pretty much everyone has some sort of connection to this disease.
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Vancouver mayor wants federal government to decriminalize simple possession of drugs

Vancouver mayor wants federal government to decriminalize simple possession of drugs

Kennedy Stewart to introduce motion at council meeting that requests federal exemption under country’s drug laws
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City of Richmond opens up registration for more indoor recreation programs

City of Richmond opens up registration for more indoor recreation programs

The city is expanding its indoor recreation programs starting next week. The programs, which will begin Monday, Nov. 23, include arts, indoor sports and music lessons. Registration for the programs starts Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.
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KFC-smelling fire logs sold at Richmond Canadian Tire stores

KFC-smelling fire logs sold at Richmond Canadian Tire stores

The smell of chestnuts won't be the only scent being roasted over an open fire this year as Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has brought their fried-chicken scented fire logs to Canada.
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More than $95,000 raised in memory of missing Vancouver mother found in Stanley Park

More than $95,000 raised in memory of missing Vancouver mother found in Stanley Park

Yu Ting Ji had been missing since Nov. 9. On Saturday, the search for the mother ended when her body was discovered in Stanley Park.
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