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Soil and money dumped on Garden City Lands

Soil and money dumped on Garden City Lands

The City of Richmond could earn over one million dollars by allowing uncontaminated soil and fill to be dumped on the Garden City Lands by the end of the year.

Vancouver Pride Week to become Pride Year in 2018

City Council to host a proclamation and celebration on May 23 for 2018 being the "Year of the Queer"
B.C. commits more than $120m in bid to retain West Coast tech talent

B.C. commits more than $120m in bid to retain West Coast tech talent

The B.C. government is committing more than $120 million to research projects, scholarships and grants in a bid to cultivate and retain more tech talent on the West Coast.
Guitarist shreds world record in Richmond, raises $10,000 for charity

Guitarist shreds world record in Richmond, raises $10,000 for charity

Guitarist Spirit Cool didn’t just beat a Guinness World Record for marathon guitar playing on Saturday at Richmond’s River Rock Casino, he also raised $10,000 for charity in the process.
ICBC plans enforcement blitz for long weekend

ICBC plans enforcement blitz for long weekend

The May long weekend is finally approaching, but with it, ICBC is planning a province-wide enforcement blitz to target high-risk behaviours on Saturday in partnership with police and Speed Watch volunteers.
BC Ferries adds extra long weekend sailings

BC Ferries adds extra long weekend sailings

BC Ferries has scheduled 73 extra sailings on the Tsawassen-Swartz Bay, 12 extra sailings the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route and 12 on the Earls Cove-Saltery Bay run for the Victoria Day weekend.
Wily coyotes on the prowl across Vancouver during birthing season

Wily coyotes on the prowl across Vancouver during birthing season

They may not have the resources of the ACME Corporation behind them, but coyotes are still causing trouble for people, and their pets, in Vancouver.
Richmond man charged with fraud and theft

Richmond man charged with fraud and theft

Following a B.C. Securities Commission investigation, a 52-year-old Richmond man has been charged with one count of fraud over $5,000 and one count of theft over $5,000.
City of Richmond offers 80% off on its aquatic fitness instructor programs

City of Richmond offers 80% off on its aquatic fitness instructor programs

The special rate is $199 while the typical cost is more than $1,300
Metro restaurant industry braces for labour shortage in busy season

Metro restaurant industry braces for labour shortage in busy season

As tourists scamper out of cruise ships and airplanes, and locals put away their umbrellas and jostle for good seats on local patios, B.C.’s restaurant sector is bracing for its busiest time of year.