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School district struggles to find teachers

School district struggles to find teachers

Recruitment of personnel is a "perpetual process" in Richmond, according to senior staff.
Richmondites are snapping up these books

Richmondites are snapping up these books

These reads are the most popular in the city, according to the Richmond Public Library.
Condom maker issues recall on two of its products

Condom maker issues recall on two of its products

Durex has issued a Canada-wide recall for specific batches of its condoms claiming that they are not, “passing our stringent shelf-life durability tests.
Farm worker wages set to increase in B.C. next week

Farm worker wages set to increase in B.C. next week

Wages for piece rate farm workers are scheduled to increase next week for the first time since the fall of 2017. The increase – coming Jan.
B.C. is getting a new, province-wide area code next year

B.C. is getting a new, province-wide area code next year

As British Columbia’s population grows, the number of available cellphone numbers shrinks. As such, the CRTC has announced that the province will receive a brand new area code in 2019.
B.C. Hydro aims to restore all power by Dec. 31, 11 days after storm

B.C. Hydro aims to restore all power by Dec. 31, 11 days after storm

Electricity is expected to be restored by New Year’s Eve to all areas blacked out by Thursday’s storm, which saw winds of more than 100 km/h. That would mean going without electricity for 11 days for some people. B.C.
Richmond man jailed for 14 years for starting fire that killed son, mother-in-law

Richmond man jailed for 14 years for starting fire that killed son, mother-in-law

A Richmond man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for starting a fire that killed his son and mother-in-law.
Richmond MLA Teresa Wat delivers lecture on China Central Television

Richmond MLA Teresa Wat delivers lecture on China Central Television

Richmond MLA Teresa Wat appeared on a TV show aired by Chinese state-owned national television broadcaster, China Central Television (CCTV), earlier this month, where she delivered a speech about the B.C.
How to keep your pet safe on New Year's Eve

How to keep your pet safe on New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, which means many may be planning their festivities for Monday night.
Missing dog Littlefoot still evading capture in Richmond

Missing dog Littlefoot still evading capture in Richmond

Owner Jocelyn Aspa says not to chase the shy dog.