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Health Canada finds some USB chargers prone to shock and fire

Health Canada finds some USB chargers prone to shock and fire

Health Canada has found a number of uncertified USB chargers pose an “unacceptable risk of electric shock and fire.” These chargers are being recalled. Some of the chargers on the list have links to B.C.
Harmonious Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday

Harmonious Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday

Spring is slowly, but surely showing itself in Richmond and with it, flowers are beginning to bloom. Even the cherry blossom trees are finally revealing hints of pink in anticipation of the city’s Cherry Blossom Festival on April 8. Last year, the B.
Hong Kong's Li Ka-shing, the billionaire buyer of Expo lands, set to retire

Hong Kong's Li Ka-shing, the billionaire buyer of Expo lands, set to retire

Li put Vancouver on the map for Asian investors with his 1988 purchase and is Hong Kong's richest man
Vaping, pot more harmful than public realizes, doctor says

Vaping, pot more harmful than public realizes, doctor says

Suggestions that there are no health hazards associated with vapour from e-cigarettes or from marijuana smoke are wrong, says Vancouver Island’s chief medical health officer. “It’s not harmless,” Dr. Richard Stanwick said.
Changes to Wildlife Act coming

Changes to Wildlife Act coming

Heads up Squamish hunters, new provincial regulations are on the way. As of April 1, hunters are required to carry all species licences during a hunting trip.
Government extends deadline for daycare fee reduction

Government extends deadline for daycare fee reduction

Child-care providers now have until April 20 to opt into program
Metro Vancouver preparing to issue air quality permit to composting facility

Metro Vancouver preparing to issue air quality permit to composting facility

Enviro-Smart's previous proposal "would result in unacceptable impacts in terms of odour"
Is this gap wide enough in Richmond?

Is this gap wide enough in Richmond?

Just how much room does there need to be between a bus shelter and the curb? At least 1.5 metres, apparently, as the Richmond News found out after a reader, Bob Garnett, contacted us last week to query the aforementioned gap.
Four Richmond elementary schools close the door on new in-catchment students

Four Richmond elementary schools close the door on new in-catchment students

Schools affected are Ferris, Archilbald Blair, Tomekichi Homma and Tomsett
Stop before you ‘rescue’ that baby bird or animal

Stop before you ‘rescue’ that baby bird or animal

Hundreds of babies are separated from their families each spring due to human intervention