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Vancouver forecast calls for seven straight days of rain

Vancouver forecast calls for seven straight days of rain

It's going to be a wet week
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Greta Thunberg put climate change on the front page

Greta Thunberg put climate change on the front page

Teen activist spearheads global action on climate crisis
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Facebook group colour-codes Richmond businesses to support Hong Kong protesters

Facebook group colour-codes Richmond businesses to support Hong Kong protesters

A pro-Hong Kong Facebook group is inviting “netizens” (avid users of the Internet) to identify the political leanings of businesses in Richmond and the Lower Mainland by colour-coding them.
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Canada Post driver fined, banned after death of Richmond nursing student

Canada Post driver fined, banned after death of Richmond nursing student

A Canada Post driver has been fined and banned after his truck hit and killed a nursing student in Richmond, while she crossed the road on a green light.
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KPU bookstore suspends textbook sales during plagiarism claims

KPU bookstore suspends textbook sales during plagiarism claims

The KPU bookstore suspended three sociology textbooks and is issuing full refunds to students who purchased them after allegations that the author of the books, a KPU faculty member, used plagiarized content.
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Removal of free parking won’t drive all Vancouverites away from Granville Island

Removal of free parking won’t drive all Vancouverites away from Granville Island

Granville Island remains one of the most sought-after destinations for visitors to Metro Vancouver. The way in which residents and tourists alike can enjoy this place has been debated for years.
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Richmond councillor lobbies against birth tourism

Richmond councillor lobbies against birth tourism

Passports are given out like "bus passes," according to Coun. Carol Day
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Richmond nurse returns from Afghanistan mission

Richmond nurse returns from Afghanistan mission

“It would be great if the best healthcare was where it was needed the most -- and this was an opportunity to do that.
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Richmond company fined $10K after Burnaby worksite death

Richmond company fined $10K after Burnaby worksite death

Blue Mountain Construction & Contracting also failed to comply with WorkSafeBC orders for 15 months after the worker's death
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Sixth earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

Sixth earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

No damage was reported.
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