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Richmond library centre upgrades reduce GHGs six-fold

Richmond library centre upgrades reduce GHGs six-fold

It will cost $1.5 million more than originally budgeted to replace the heating and cooling system in the Library Cultural Centre, but this is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions almost six-fold. The total project will cost $3.
Richmond emergency shelter extended to March

Richmond emergency shelter extended to March

A temporary homeless shelter, located in central Richmond in what will eventually become a new arts and cultural centre, has been extended to the end of March.
LGBT youths’ suicidal thoughts decline with community supports: study

LGBT youths’ suicidal thoughts decline with community supports: study

Lesbian and bisexual girls need increased supports, research indicates
Surrey approves $692m worth of development

Surrey approves $692m worth of development

Developers have confidence in city: McCallum
Update: Three people injured after a vehicle crashed into Richmond restaurant

Update: Three people injured after a vehicle crashed into Richmond restaurant

Three people were taken to hospital after last Saturday’s accident in which a vehicle crashed into the front door of a Richmond Chinese restaurant.
More inbound flights to Vancouver flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

More inbound flights to Vancouver flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Flights from San Francisco, Mexico City and Montreal have been flagged, as well as another flight from Kelowna to Edmonton.
Vancouver Canucks favourite with bookies to beat the Wild

Vancouver Canucks favourite with bookies to beat the Wild

More than half of the B.C. gamblers who placed a wager on PlayNow.com expect the Vancouver Canucks to eliminate the Minnesota Wild en route to their first playoff berth in five years.
Scammers steal residential addresses for various cons: BBB

Scammers steal residential addresses for various cons: BBB

Victim reports to the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Scam Tracker show that crooks have found a way to associate an address with their shady dealings, leading to the birth of even more scams.
Soaring temperatures leads to WorkSafeBC heat warning

Soaring temperatures leads to WorkSafeBC heat warning

As temperatures soar this week throughout the Lower Mainland and across the province, WorkSafeBC is warning employees and their employers about the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Rabbit owner warns of off-leash dog ‘attack’ at Richmond park

Rabbit owner warns of off-leash dog ‘attack’ at Richmond park

RCMP and Richmond bylaws are looking into a woman’s complaint that her pet rabbit was chased and attacked by an off-leash dog at Richmond’s Cook Park. Betty Tian said her heart almost stopped when her 2.