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Kwantlen Polytechnic University joins universities worldwide in pledging carbon neutrality

Kwantlen Polytechnic University joins universities worldwide in pledging carbon neutrality

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, joining nearly 200 post-secondary institutions world-wide.
Pender Harbour teens discover 90-year-old stranded in car for three days

Pender Harbour teens discover 90-year-old stranded in car for three days

A 90-year-old man stranded on a logging road in Pender Harbour for three days with minimal food and water was rescued after being discovered by two teenagers who were dirt biking in the area.
Free smartphone wayfinding service launches at YVR

Free smartphone wayfinding service launches at YVR

It’s gotten a little easier to navigate Vancouver International Airport, with the launch of a new app for blind or partially-sighted individuals.
Why this B.C. woman’s ‘cell phone in the car’ ticket should never have been issued

Why this B.C. woman’s ‘cell phone in the car’ ticket should never have been issued

A great deal of attention lately has been paid to the case of a woman who was issued a ticket for having her cell phone in her cup holder in Vancouver. The phone was simply sitting in the cup holder, plugged into a charging cable.
What info do political parties have on you? Vancouver group launches tool to find out

What info do political parties have on you? Vancouver group launches tool to find out

What happened: OpenMedia launches tool aimed at revealing what info political parties have been collecting on individuals Why it matters: Legislation differs between federal and provincial levels on what parties must disclose Have political parties b
Richmond’s mayor, MLA at odds over Massey Tunnel replacement

Richmond’s mayor, MLA at odds over Massey Tunnel replacement

Richmond’s mayor and MLA both say that the decision to replace the Massey Tunnel was a long time coming — but their agreement on the subject ends there.
A video links Richmond MP's campaign to pro-China rally

A video links Richmond MP's campaign to pro-China rally

An exclusive video posted online this week by theBreaker.
Drug policy researchers, academics, doctors descend on Vancouver

Drug policy researchers, academics, doctors descend on Vancouver

Canadian premiere of the film DOSED screens at the Vogue on Oct. 7
Richmond Public Library offers sneak peek to free programs

Richmond Public Library offers sneak peek to free programs

October is Canadian library month, and Richmond Public Library (RPL) is celebrating by inviting kids and adults to attend different daily features that start this week.
Richmond pharmacies welcome new pain-free flu shot initiative

Richmond pharmacies welcome new pain-free flu shot initiative

Major pharmacies across Canada, including the London Drugs in Richmond, are launching a pain-free flu shot initiative to replace the discontinued nasal spray flu vaccine.