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Richmond school board to push for Black history curriculum

Richmond school board to push for Black history curriculum

Imagine going to school at 13, and seeing a racial slur targeting your ethnic group written on a whiteboard. This is what happened to Daniella Jovanovic at Burnett secondary and the memory of it still upsets her almost a decade later.
Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units

Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units

Chinatown resident cites privacy concerns over use of what police call “public safety trailers”
Value of Richmond property not impacted by eagle’s nest, rules board

Value of Richmond property not impacted by eagle’s nest, rules board

The presence of an eagle’s nest doesn’t lower the value of a Richmond property, according to a recent decision by the B.C. Property Assessment Appeal Board.
Free online townhall tackles business re-opening

Free online townhall tackles business re-opening

A free online townhall next week, jointly run by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and WorkSafeBC, will tackle challenges that businesses are facing as they re-open in Phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richmond dog owner sends ditch water warning

Richmond dog owner sends ditch water warning

Lee Walters can laugh about it now. Last Thursday afternoon, when she was thrashing around while submerged in slime and ditch water, was another matter.
Every day like a Saturday: BC Hydro report highlights changes in power usage

Every day like a Saturday: BC Hydro report highlights changes in power usage

The latest report on electricity usage in the province shows that British Columbians are sleeping in more, and showering less, due to the COVID-19 pandemic – a shift in daily routine that resembles a typical weekend pattern.

Coquitlam RCMP officers ‘cannot be blamed’ for death of man in custody

The use of force was not a factor when a man died in police custody during an arrest along Port Coquitlam’s Mary Hill Bypass last December .
September plans uncertain for Richmond school district

September plans uncertain for Richmond school district

In his 28-year career in public education, Richmond school superintendent said the past few months have been some of the most challenging of his career.

TransLink to install sanitizer dispensers across Metro Vancouver

The move comes amid growing ridership following major declines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawyers warn of lengthy B.C. court system delays

Lawyers warn of lengthy B.C. court system delays

After two and a half months of limited operations, certain Provincial Court of BC courtrooms have resumed in-person proceedings