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Mother of murdered girls testifies about tense relationship with ex-partner

Mother of murdered girls testifies about tense relationship with ex-partner

Dropping her two young daughters at their father’s dark Oak Bay apartment after learning his power had been cut off “is the biggest regret I have in my life,” Sarah Cotton testified through tears Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver.
Update: New shelter for homeless men and women set to open doors July 10

Update: New shelter for homeless men and women set to open doors July 10

A homeless shelter, plans for which previously stirred up neighbours, is set to open its doors on Wednesday.
Charges pending after alleged soup assault at Burnaby mall

Charges pending after alleged soup assault at Burnaby mall

Charges are pending against two seniors after an alleged soup assault at a Burnaby mall on Saturday. At about 12:30 p.m.
Richmond Chamber of Commerce questions city's single-use plastic ban, launches survey

Richmond Chamber of Commerce questions city's single-use plastic ban, launches survey

Richmond city council’s decision to ban single-use plastics by 2020 may have been lauded by environmentalists, but not everyone is clapping their hands with joy.
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.