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Man accused of murdering Burnaby teen Marrisa Shen going straight to trial

Man accused of murdering Burnaby teen Marrisa Shen going straight to trial

The case against the man accused of murdering Burnaby 13-year-old Marrisa Shen will go straight to trial without being tested at a preliminary hearing.
Richmond looking for feedback on its farming strategy

Richmond looking for feedback on its farming strategy

Richmondites are being asked to give feedback on a proposed Farming First Strategy. The city is updating its original farming strategy, the Agricultural Viability Strategy, created in 2003 to maintain the agricultural areas of Richmond.
Transit strike will go ahead Friday

Transit strike will go ahead Friday

Coast Mountain Bus Company says services will be affected
Political shots fired in Surrey after third-quarter crime stats released

Political shots fired in Surrey after third-quarter crime stats released

Small uptick in crime in third quarter leads to differing calls for policing solutions
Hiker found alive and well after overnight search of North Shore backcountry

Hiker found alive and well after overnight search of North Shore backcountry

A hiker who prompted a massive search in the North Shore backcountry after going missing on the Howe Sound Crest Trail has been found alive and in good condition. The 25-year-old was found around 2 p.m.
Spooky Halloween weather: Vancouver forecast calling for foggy, cold night

Spooky Halloween weather: Vancouver forecast calling for foggy, cold night

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for some decidedly spooky yet dry conditions for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 31, Environment Canada calls for mainly sunny skies with a high of 10°C.
Updated: Steveston wall to be demolished, fines issued

Updated: Steveston wall to be demolished, fines issued

The owner of a mega-mansion in Steveston received multiple fines — $2,250 in total — after starting construction on a concrete fence along No. 2 Road.
Permanent daylight saving time edges closer in B.C.

Permanent daylight saving time edges closer in B.C.

The province is pushing ahead with its plan to end the practice of seasonal time changes and move to permanent daylight saving time, but it’s not known when. On Thursday, B.C.
B.C. ride-hailing could be delayed until after holidays: MLA

B.C. ride-hailing could be delayed until after holidays: MLA

What happened: A provincial regulator is warning that ride-hailing applications could be delayed a further three weeks Why it matters: Many British Columbians had been expecting ride-hailing services to launch in earnest by the holiday season British
Pathways Clubhouse builds connections, social networks in Richmond

Pathways Clubhouse builds connections, social networks in Richmond

A Richmond non-profit that supports people in recovery from mental illness, will hold its annual gala next week to raise money for youth programs.