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Surrey mayor calls Uber a ‘bully’ after city loses court case

Surrey mayor calls Uber a ‘bully’ after city loses court case

Doug McCallum says Uber should have waited for a regional licensing framework for ride hailing, which was approved by him and other mayors on January 30 – two days after Surrey’s bylaw officers started fining Uber and its drivers
Minister commends Richmond council for tackling birth tourism

Minister commends Richmond council for tackling birth tourism

Marco Mendicino, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, told the Richmond News the federal government wants to “weed out” abuses in the immigration system, but he added the principle of “jus soli” — birthright citizenship — has served
Path to 2010 Olympics built from asphalt, steel

Path to 2010 Olympics built from asphalt, steel

Games were catalyst for two major transportation projects
Richmond man sentenced for sex assault after 3-hour police stand-off

Richmond man sentenced for sex assault after 3-hour police stand-off

A man who had a three-hour standoff with RCMP at a Richmond residence after sexually assaulting a woman has been sentenced to four and half months. However, at the B.C.
Peanut butter spread recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Peanut butter spread recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Nuts 'N More brand Peanut Spread is sold in numerous stores in British Columbia
Coronavirus update: B.C. doctor calls for calm in the Chinese community

Coronavirus update: B.C. doctor calls for calm in the Chinese community

B.C.'s top medical health official has urged the Lower Mainland's Chinese community to go about their business, despite the coronavirus death toll topping 1,000. Dr.
Man arrested in Richmond on Canada-wide warrant for robbery

Man arrested in Richmond on Canada-wide warrant for robbery

A man with a Canada-wide warrant for robbery was arrested in Richmond, after RCMP spotted him allegedly trying door handles of parked cars in the city centre.
Lieutenant-governor reads throne speech as protesters gather outside B.C. legislature

Lieutenant-governor reads throne speech as protesters gather outside B.C. legislature

The traditional prorogation of the last session was delayed at the legislature today but the opening of the spring session went ahead despite protesters blocking the entrances to the building. Lt.-Gov.
Oscar winner launched his career after high school in Coquitlam

Oscar winner launched his career after high school in Coquitlam

A small piece of the four Oscars won Sunday night by the Korean film Parasite was forged in the Tri-Cities.
Steveston heritage building repairs considered 'risky'

Steveston heritage building repairs considered 'risky'

Fixing the Phoenix Net Loft in Steveston is considered a “risky project,” which might drive the cost significantly higher than originally anticipated. A budget was approved two years ago to fix the heritage site for $11.5 million.