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B.C. Ferries to boost fares after cancelling fuel rebates

B.C. Ferries to boost fares after cancelling fuel rebates

It’s going to cost you more to travel on B.C. Ferries this summer. The company announced Tuesday that it’s cancelling fuel rebates as of June 27 due to rising fuel prices. The move will increase costs for ferry users by 50 cents for an adult and $1.
Used oil products now recyclable at Richmond’s Regional Recycling Depot

Used oil products now recyclable at Richmond’s Regional Recycling Depot

You’ve changed your oil or used antifreeze, but now what? Motor oil containers can’t be thrown in Richmond’s blue bins, but an initiative with the BC Used Oil Management Association is hoping to make recycling used oil containers easier in the city.
China's CITIC buys stake in Ivanhoe Mine for $560 million

China's CITIC buys stake in Ivanhoe Mine for $560 million

A Chinese state-owned conglomerate will become Vancouver's Ivanhoe Mines' biggest shareholder after billionaire Robert Friedland’s company agreed to sell a 20% stake for about $560 million (Cdn$723m).
Boarding change to speed up Millennium Line trip

Boarding change to speed up Millennium Line trip

Starting June 25, customers should follow station signage at the Lougheed Station
Nearly 3 out of 4 Canadian men are unhealthy: study

Nearly 3 out of 4 Canadian men are unhealthy: study

Richmond may have a high life expectancy rate, but the community could still boost its health as a whole.
B.C. government launches hydro review

B.C. government launches hydro review

The provincial government is launching a review of BC Hydro in a bid to reel in rate increases, control costs and to “position” the utility for “future success.
How did you 'celebrate' Tax Freedom Day?

How did you 'celebrate' Tax Freedom Day?

Canadians were invited to “celebrate” Tax Freedom Day on Sunday by conservative think tank the Fraser Institute. But based on the institute’s fact sheet on taxes, there was little to celebrate.
B.C.'s 3 proposed proportional representation systems

B.C.'s 3 proposed proportional representation systems

British Columbians will have to vote in the fall on whether to keep the current electoral system of first-past-the-post (FPTP) or to move to one of three types of proportional representation.
Election signs, voting equipment and a federal election fund: this week at city council

Election signs, voting equipment and a federal election fund: this week at city council

This week at city council, several election-related topics are up for discussion including election sign regulations, upgrades on voting equipment and a federal election fund. Richmond's city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Kinder Morgan spill far worse than originally reported

Kinder Morgan spill far worse than originally reported

On May 27, there was a crude oil spill that occurred at a Kinder Morgan facility at Darfield, near Kamloops.