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Richmond News story inspires UN to highlight first Canadian Christmas for refugees

Richmond News story inspires UN to highlight first Canadian Christmas for refugees

A Richmond News story about a Congolese family being sponsored to come to Canada was picked up by the UN Refugee Agency in Canada (UNHCR), prompting them to follow the Ngage family during their first Christmas.
Expect ‘heavy congestion’ if you’re heading to the airport on Boxing Day: YVR

Expect ‘heavy congestion’ if you’re heading to the airport on Boxing Day: YVR

Make sure to plan for traffic delays if you’re heading to the airport on Thursday.
Burnaby police hunt for driver who seriously injured a child and fled

Burnaby police hunt for driver who seriously injured a child and fled

Burnaby RCMP are continuing an investigation into a hit-and-run incident that has left a 13-year-old boy with serious injuries. On Monday, Dec. 23, at 5:25 p.m.
Santa has been cleared for take-off

Santa has been cleared for take-off

Transport Canada is happy to announce that the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has cleared Santa Claus for take-off as he prepares for this year's round-the-world flight to deliver presents to millions of children.
How to manage mental health over the holidays

How to manage mental health over the holidays

Stick to routines as much as possible, prioritize your time so you can relax, here are some resources for getting the help you need
Police pull over a Santa in a sidecar for bad driving

Police pull over a Santa in a sidecar for bad driving

Sure, Rudolph with his nose so bright is fine at night, but during the day he still needs to use his signals.
Richmond activist pushes for rental at Lansdowne development

Richmond activist pushes for rental at Lansdowne development

One Richmond activist would like to see all the homes planned for a redesigned Lansdowne Shopping Centre designated for renters.
Avalanche warning in effect for Squamish area

Avalanche warning in effect for Squamish area

Public advisory covers much of Southern B.C. and Alberta
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes of the coast of B.C.

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes of the coast of B.C.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of B.C. in the morning on Monday, Dec. 23. The agency notes that the earthquake was 10 km in depth and was located 166 km west of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.
Vancouver lawyer launching potential class-action suit over LifeLabs data breach

Vancouver lawyer launching potential class-action suit over LifeLabs data breach

A Vancouver lawyer is working on a potential class-action lawsuit against LifeLabs after the lab test provider paid a ransom to secure data, including test results, from hackers.