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'Monster houses' next for Delta

'Monster houses' next for Delta

It was the final bit of backing down by the city after an overwhelmingly negative response by North Delta homeowners, but another contentious debate could be waiting for council.
More frequent Canada Line trains on the way in Richmond

More frequent Canada Line trains on the way in Richmond

Canada Line trains will run more frequently during peak hours, when 24 new cars are added to the system by 2020.
Quebec companies turning to B.C. for help courting China

Quebec companies turning to B.C. for help courting China

Quebec isn’t traditionally known for its deep economic relationship with Chinese consumers, but la belle province is in the midst of a huge upswing in interest in China - and many establishments are looking at Vancouver’s multicultural experience as
Richmondites among adventurer deaths at Shannon Falls

Richmondites among adventurer deaths at Shannon Falls

YouTube stars Ryker Gamble and Alexey Lyakh were both McRoberts secondary alumni
9 Lower Mainland Safeway stores, including 1 in Richmond, are closing down today

9 Lower Mainland Safeway stores, including 1 in Richmond, are closing down today

Nine Safeway stores in Metro Vancouver will close as of today, July 5 and the union representing the workers claims that the closures will impact 1,000 employees.
Childcare operator says district’s new fees will imperil low-income families

Childcare operator says district’s new fees will imperil low-income families

Many families with low incomes and vulnerable children will be asked to fork over more money for before and after school care in Richmond thanks to increased fees imposed by the Richmond School District, according to Community Connections.
Richmond man facing drug charges after cocaine seized in Halifax

Richmond man facing drug charges after cocaine seized in Halifax

A Richmond man faces drug charges after 150 kilograms of cocaine was seized from a ship in the Port of Halifax last month.
B.C. Ferries, premier want smaller ships built locally

B.C. Ferries, premier want smaller ships built locally

B.C. Ferries has announced plans to have up to five new smaller ferries built to serve inter-island routes. The company is also speaking in favour of B.C. shipyards bidding for the work. “We want to build locally in British Columbia,” Mark Wilson, B.
Panda bears take over Aberdeen Centre in Richmond

Panda bears take over Aberdeen Centre in Richmond

Pandaland, an exhibit featuring 500 plush baby panda bears and a family of nine, giant origami paper pandas, has arrived at Aberdeen Centre.
Warning issued after passenger infected with measles lands at YVR

Warning issued after passenger infected with measles lands at YVR

Infected individual flew China Southern from New Delhi and Guangzhou to Vancouver June 23 and 24