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Solidarity with Wet'suwet'en denied by Richmond council

Solidarity with Wet'suwet'en denied by Richmond council

Declaring solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, in opposition a natural-gas pipeline in northern B.C., would break Richmond councillors’ oath of office. This was the argument made by Coun.
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Are small, windowless rooms acceptable as bedrooms?

Are small, windowless rooms acceptable as bedrooms?

'Inboard,' also known as 'borrowed-light' bedrooms, allowed under the City of Vancouver's Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Program
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In Translation: Stories from Chinese media

In Translation: Stories from Chinese media

In Translation, is a weekly Richmond News feature which highlights some of the top news stories in Chinese media and translates them into English. 1) Headline: “Supermarkets replenish empty shelves with rice and toilet paper,” Ming Pao , March.
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Coronavirus latest: Death toll reaches six in Washington State

Coronavirus latest: Death toll reaches six in Washington State

Washington state health authorities have confirmed that four more people have died from illness caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), bring the region’s total to six. Dr.
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Richmond pedestrian struck by vehicle suffered minor injuries

Richmond pedestrian struck by vehicle suffered minor injuries

A Richmond pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon. The 45-year-old female was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Bridgeport Road and Simpson Road around 3:30 p.m.
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Canadians told to avoid travel to Iran in face of coronavirus outbreak

Canadians told to avoid travel to Iran in face of coronavirus outbreak

Those returning should self-isolate for 14 days, says Canada's chief public health officer
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Update: Richmond power outage affecting 2,000 customers Monday afternoon

Update: Richmond power outage affecting 2,000 customers Monday afternoon

Update: Power has been restored to all customers in Richmond. Over 2,000 BC Hydro customers are without power in Richmond Monday afternoon. Power is out south of Marine Way, north of Blundell Road, east of No.
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Password changes needed after data breach, says SFU

Password changes needed after data breach, says SFU

Personal information has been affected following a data breach at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
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Agreement on Wet’suwet’en title hasn’t stopped protests

Agreement on Wet’suwet’en title hasn’t stopped protests

Agreement to expedite Wet'suwet'en rights and title recognition doesn't resolve dispute over Coastal GasLink
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6 North Shore rapid transit routes possible, province says

6 North Shore rapid transit routes possible, province says

The province has long-listed six potential routes for a rapid transit line connecting the North Shore to the other side of Burrard Inlet. After hiring Mott MacDonald Ltd.
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