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Province commits $17m to new Surrey quantum computing institute

Province commits $17m to new Surrey quantum computing institute

Facility at Simon Fraser University Surrey campus will be part of planned "innovation corridor," premier says
Richmondites urge new immigrants to get ready to vote

Richmondites urge new immigrants to get ready to vote

A local organization is encouraging new immigrants to participate in Canadian democracy in advance of the upcoming federal election.
Suspect arrested after phone stolen from teen with disabilities

Suspect arrested after phone stolen from teen with disabilities

An appeal to the public by Metro Vancouver Transit Police has led to the identity and arrest of a suspect who allegedly stole a mobile phone from a young man with physical disabilities. On Sept.
Video: Richmond clash between pro-China, pro-Hong Kong supporters

Video: Richmond clash between pro-China, pro-Hong Kong supporters

An altercation between pro-China and pro-Hong Kong supporters underneath Aberdeen Canada Line station on Tuesday was caught on video.
Massey Tunnel task force to choose from bridge, tunnel or combo options on Wednesday

Massey Tunnel task force to choose from bridge, tunnel or combo options on Wednesday

The future of the aging Massey Tunnel and its infamous congestion comes down to six shortlisted options. On Wednesday, the task force made up of Metro Vancouver mayors will choose the preferred option out of the six available choices. The previous B.
Forever 21 slashes prices as the bankrupt store prepares to vacate Richmond Centre

Forever 21 slashes prices as the bankrupt store prepares to vacate Richmond Centre

Iconic fast-fashion chain Forever 21, a one-time hot shopping destination for teens, is closing all of its 44 stores across the country, including one location in Richmond Centre. Richmond shoppers can find cheap clearance sales at the chain store.
Update: Truck hit Richmond woman sitting on Steveston bench

Update: Truck hit Richmond woman sitting on Steveston bench

A woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries, after she was hit by a pick-up truck while sitting on a bench on Steveston boardwalk. Shortly before 11:30 a.m.
Crown argues border check was appropriate in Meng Wanzhou case

Crown argues border check was appropriate in Meng Wanzhou case

The Meng Wanzhou extradition-related legal proceedings continue on Tuesday as Crown prosecutors resume making their case that the three-hour Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) detainment without arrest of the Huawei CFO was proper.
Injured Richmond hiker rescued after group abandons her in North Vancouver backcountry

Injured Richmond hiker rescued after group abandons her in North Vancouver backcountry

North Shore team leader calls actions of hiking group 'unacceptable'
TransLink data: Driving on decline in Richmond

TransLink data: Driving on decline in Richmond

Driving has decreased in almost every Metro Vancouver city, including Richmond. That’s according to New Westminster mayor Jonathan Cote, who tweeted out the data and each city’s rank, asking netizens to “geek out” on the numbers with him.