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Ikea Pride bag launches in Richmond

Ikea Pride bag launches in Richmond

Vibrant rainbow bags will be hitting Ikea’s Richmond and Coquitlam floors July 27, just in time to celebrate Pride.
Bashful Richmond student competes at pageant

Bashful Richmond student competes at pageant

A Richmond student was crowned runner-up at the Miss Fiji Canada Pageant in the pre-teen category last week – at her first ever pageant. Riya KC, 12, a James Whiteside elementary student, was competing at the event in Surrey on July 4.
New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

The province has announced new restrictions on open burning, including more stringent rules in areas near communities, shorter burn periods and a requirement to dry out debris.
Sea Otter research nets new marine discoveries

Sea Otter research nets new marine discoveries

‘Ecological engineers’ make major impact on ocean ecosystem
Mother of murdered girls testifies about tense relationship with ex-partner

Mother of murdered girls testifies about tense relationship with ex-partner

Dropping her two young daughters at their father’s dark Oak Bay apartment after learning his power had been cut off “is the biggest regret I have in my life,” Sarah Cotton testified through tears Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver.
Update: New shelter for homeless men and women set to open doors July 10

Update: New shelter for homeless men and women set to open doors July 10

A homeless shelter, plans for which previously stirred up neighbours, is set to open its doors on Wednesday.
Charges pending after alleged soup assault at Burnaby mall

Charges pending after alleged soup assault at Burnaby mall

Charges are pending against two seniors after an alleged soup assault at a Burnaby mall on Saturday. At about 12:30 p.m.
Richmond Chamber of Commerce questions city's single-use plastic ban, launches survey

Richmond Chamber of Commerce questions city's single-use plastic ban, launches survey

Richmond city council’s decision to ban single-use plastics by 2020 may have been lauded by environmentalists, but not everyone is clapping their hands with joy.
Teenager gifts $1,500 to Richmond animal charity after pup dies on flight from China

Teenager gifts $1,500 to Richmond animal charity after pup dies on flight from China

Jason Guo was so upset after his pup died following an arduous flight from China that he set up a foundation to cope with his grief and help local animal charities at the same time.
New provincial regulations mean ride-hailing could hit B.C. roads starting Sept. 16

New provincial regulations mean ride-hailing could hit B.C. roads starting Sept. 16

Ride-hailing is finally making its way to B.C. B.C. roads could see ride-hailing companies as early as Sept. 16 – when new licensing and insurance regulations take effect – according to the provincial government, who announced the regulations July 8.