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Man dragged face-down during arrest; officers being investigated

Man dragged face-down during arrest; officers being investigated

Two Victoria police officers are being investigated by the department’s professional standards department after a man was dragged, face-down on the ground, while in handcuffs.
Farmer asks to truck in fill to former cranberry farm

Farmer asks to truck in fill to former cranberry farm

A Richmond farmer wants to bring in fill to raise a former cranberry farm to transform it into a vegetable an ornamental tree farm. The city has received a fill application for 5800 No. 7 Rd.
Richmond reopens daycamps, Steveston pool and spray parks

Richmond reopens daycamps, Steveston pool and spray parks

The City of Richmond says it will be reopening spray parks, the Steveston pool and outdoor day camps this summer – surely welcome news for kids and parents. Registration will be required for both the outdoor pool and daycamps, according to the city.
Canadians can still travel to the U.S. by air during COVID-19

Canadians can still travel to the U.S. by air during COVID-19

Some Canadians may be surprised to learn they can still fly to the U.S. – despite the months-long closure of the Canada-U.S. border and the large number of COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Is a 5% property tax-hike cap in Vancouver realistic for 2021?

Is a 5% property tax-hike cap in Vancouver realistic for 2021?

Remember back in February when Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart announced that he wanted next year’s property tax increase to be no more than 5%? Seemed odd at the time, considering the mayor a few months previous supported an 8.
Richmond woman gets apology after BC Parks worker defends ‘all lives matter’ slogan in campground

Richmond woman gets apology after BC Parks worker defends ‘all lives matter’ slogan in campground

‘All lives matter’ may sound nice, but shows ignorance to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, says Steveston resident Ayako Gallagher.
Budget still undisclosed for Richmond Hospital renewal

Budget still undisclosed for Richmond Hospital renewal

A new nine-floor acute care tower at Richmond Hospital will be larger than envisioned two years ago, with several hundred million dollars added to the original budget, according to Premier John Horgan.
Burnaby's luckiest man just won second lottery jackpot in 4 years

Burnaby's luckiest man just won second lottery jackpot in 4 years

Meet Burnaby’s luckiest man. What qualifies him as the city’s luckiest dude? Winning two major lottery jackpots in four years does.
UPDATED: Delta teacher facing child pornography charges

UPDATED: Delta teacher facing child pornography charges

This story has been updated Friday afternoon to include a statement from the Delta School District. A teacher in the Delta School District and Surrey resident is facing three charges of child pornography related offences.
Kudos: Richmond sisters donate care packages to unsung heroes

Kudos: Richmond sisters donate care packages to unsung heroes

Two Richmond sisters had no shortage luck when they received a grant to help support the unsung heroes at Richmond's healthcare facilities during COVID-19.