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Teenager gifts $1,500 to Richmond animal charity after pup dies on flight from China

Teenager gifts $1,500 to Richmond animal charity after pup dies on flight from China

Jason Guo was so upset after his pup died following an arduous flight from China that he set up a foundation to cope with his grief and help local animal charities at the same time.
New provincial regulations mean ride-hailing could hit B.C. roads starting Sept. 16

New provincial regulations mean ride-hailing could hit B.C. roads starting Sept. 16

Ride-hailing is finally making its way to B.C. B.C. roads could see ride-hailing companies as early as Sept. 16 – when new licensing and insurance regulations take effect – according to the provincial government, who announced the regulations July 8.
Government of Canada issues travel advisory for the United States

Government of Canada issues travel advisory for the United States

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the United States due to earthquakes in the Searles Valley in California. Classified under “natural disasters and climate,” the advisory was issued on July 6 after a 7.
Most B.C. drivers support automated speed enforcement: survey

Most B.C. drivers support automated speed enforcement: survey

Late last summer, Research Co.took an early look at the views of British Columbians on the complex issue of automated speed enforcement. At the time, the Insurance Corp.
This is how you can get your hands on free symphony tickets

This is how you can get your hands on free symphony tickets

Families will be treated to an array of free or low-cost concerts across the Lower Mainland for three years, thanks to a $1 million grant to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO). The 2018-19 season marks VSO's 100th anniversary.
Mental health calls to Richmond RCMP climb

Mental health calls to Richmond RCMP climb

In May, for the sixth month in a row, the number of mental health incidents that Richmond RCMP dealt with is above the five-year average and this number is expected to grow.
Federal New Democratic Party lurching along the road to irrelevance

Federal New Democratic Party lurching along the road to irrelevance

Institutions fall quickly these days. The New Democratic Party would be well advised to understand that as it staggers almost helplessly into this federal election. Time appears to have passed it by. It is rudderless and rapidly aging out.
Have your say: What B.C. highways and transportation services need improvement?

Have your say: What B.C. highways and transportation services need improvement?

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting people to tell them "how to make B.C. transportation better"
One-time payouts bump up Richmond city staff salaries

One-time payouts bump up Richmond city staff salaries

Benefit payments in the hundreds of thousands to a few Richmond city employees in 2018 significantly bumped up their compensation, according to recently released financial documents.
The ‘Uber’ of private jets? Canadian pilot brings private air travel to the masses

The ‘Uber’ of private jets? Canadian pilot brings private air travel to the masses

Jettly hopes to make the ‘private jet’ experience a reality for everyone