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Mother dies giving birth at Richmond Hospital

Mother dies giving birth at Richmond Hospital

A fundraising campaign has been kicked off to help take care of her kids
Richmond MP refuses to validate summer jobs applications over human rights declaration

Richmond MP refuses to validate summer jobs applications over human rights declaration

Richmond Centre member of parliament, Alice Wong, has written to Service Canada saying that she will not sign off on Canada Summer Jobs Grant applications due to her opposition to the newly required attestation form.
Outbreak of norovirus associated with raw B.C. oysters

Outbreak of norovirus associated with raw B.C. oysters

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is warning raw shellfish consumers to take steps to protect their health following an increase in cases of norovirus.
Vancouver Humane Society urges stores to stop selling ‘cruel’ glue traps

Vancouver Humane Society urges stores to stop selling ‘cruel’ glue traps

The Vancouver Humane Society is calling on four major retailers to stop selling “inhumane” glue traps, which are used to get rid of rodents.
Province shares emergency awareness tips through Tsunami Preparedness Week

Province shares emergency awareness tips through Tsunami Preparedness Week

It’s Tsunami Preparedness Week in B.C., and while Richmond may not be at risk of a tsunami if there’s an earthquake, the provincial government is spreading awareness of how to prepare in case of emergency.
Asia News: Export ship blocked after 'shocking' Australia sheep footage

Asia News: Export ship blocked after 'shocking' Australia sheep footage

Sydney (AFP) - An export ship due to carry more than 50,000 sheep to the Middle East has been blocked from leaving Australia after secret footage emerged of distressed animals dying and struggling to breathe in filthy conditions.
Fear for safety of elderly with dementia prompts Silver Alert call

Fear for safety of elderly with dementia prompts Silver Alert call

Search and rescue volunteer promotes petition calling on the federal government to take action
B.C. sees drop in overdose deaths: 'A really positive sign'

B.C. sees drop in overdose deaths: 'A really positive sign'

The number of illicit drug overdose deaths across B.C. declined in February, raising hopes that the province has turned a corner in its battle against the epidemic. The B.C.
Roundtable on modular housing interrupted by angry audience members

Roundtable on modular housing interrupted by angry audience members

Organiser said this type of behaviour discourages dialogue
Homeless housing: Government should've recognized Richmond’s cultural diversity, says Wat

Homeless housing: Government should've recognized Richmond’s cultural diversity, says Wat

Richmond North Centre MLA dives into her new, Opposition multiculturalism critic role with some advice for both sides of an apparent divide in the city