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Fake abduction claim in Richmond leads to apparent $10,000 bitcoin ransom demand

Fake abduction claim in Richmond leads to apparent $10,000 bitcoin ransom demand

Richmond RCMP is probing an alleged fake abduction that led to more than $10,000 worth of virtual currency bitcoin being handed over by the victim. Just before 7 p.m.
Losse died of complications from stroke: autopsy report

Losse died of complications from stroke: autopsy report

A coroner’s autopsy report has revealed that Kyle Losse died as a result of complications due to a stroke. The report was shared recently with the Optimist by Kyle’s parents Niki and Brian who say they were surprised by the findings.
One-in-five bosses are judging their employees for taking lunch breaks: study

One-in-five bosses are judging their employees for taking lunch breaks: study

It’s possible you aren’t just being paranoid – your boss may actually be judging you for taking lunch breaks. The good news is that most bosses probably aren’t.
Richmond council votes to give itself veto power on public art

Richmond council votes to give itself veto power on public art

At a city meeting in June, council voted to give itself the power to approve or refuse any piece of artwork on public or private property as part of new developments.
Crow reported to be trapped in YVR terminal for over a month

Crow reported to be trapped in YVR terminal for over a month

YVR said the bird is posing no direct impact to its operations
Bike share company expected to roll into Richmond for trial

Bike share company expected to roll into Richmond for trial

After discussing a possible bikeshare program for Richmond, city staff are now hoping to approve a trial contract for U-bicycle at a committee meeting on Wednesday.
Millennials could be key to high-driving prevention: BCAA survey

Millennials could be key to high-driving prevention: BCAA survey

The BCAA has launched an impaired driving awareness campaign, after a survey revealed 20 per cent of 18-34 year old Canadian drivers think they drive the same or even better when high. With legalized cannabis coming Oct.
Film industry worth $3.4b to provincial economy, says Creative BC

Film industry worth $3.4b to provincial economy, says Creative BC

The provincial economy has a smash hit on its hands in the form of the film and TV sector, according to new data from Creative BC.
Pedestrian in her 80s dies after Richmond collision

Pedestrian in her 80s dies after Richmond collision

A female pedestrian in her 80s has died after being struck by a car on Friday evening on Minoru Boulevard, just west of Richmond Centre shopping mall. Shortly before 7 p.m.
China seeks to change international school equation

China seeks to change international school equation

The higher-education industry in B.C. and Canada has benefited tremendously in the last decade from the boom in international students worldwide – a phenomenon largely driven by outbound Chinese students.