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B.C. takes Hollywood North title as production hits $3.6 billion in 2018

B.C. takes Hollywood North title as production hits $3.6 billion in 2018

What happened: Film and TV production volume in B.C. reaches $3.58 billion in 2017-18 fiscal year. Why it matters: More foreign productions are setting up shop on the West Coast than anywhere else in Canada. B.C.
April showers fill Richmond’s forecast

April showers fill Richmond’s forecast

While the weather looks warm and sunny for the start of the week, by Tuesday night, a week full of rain is in Richmond’s forecast. Both Monday and Tuesday are expected to see highs of 16 C, according to Environment Canada , with mainly sunny skies.
The future of ICBC claims starts on Monday

The future of ICBC claims starts on Monday

Injury claim disputes from motor vehicle accidents in British Columbia valued at $50,000 or less will be resolved through a tribunal starting Monday.
Richmond business burns in fire

Richmond business burns in fire

A Richmond car rental business near Capstan Way and River Road appeared to have been engulfed in a fire on Saturday. When a Richmond News reporter arrived at the scene at Carboy Motors at 8100 Capstan Way around 1 p.m.
Canada ranks 18th in the world for visa-free access for citizens

Canada ranks 18th in the world for visa-free access for citizens

Global citizenship consultancy Henley & Partners’ new ranking of the world’s passports has Canada behind 17 other countries when it comes to the number of countries that its citizens can visit visa-free.
NDP leader in Coquitlam for announcement

NDP leader in Coquitlam for announcement

Health care will be top of the agenda when Jagmeet Singh visits the Tri-Cities
Vancouver man sent to prison for conspiring to burn Kerrisdale real estate office

Vancouver man sent to prison for conspiring to burn Kerrisdale real estate office

Simrat Singh Lally was arrested last year by police in crackdown on gang violence
Wearing your phone like a Ring Pop won't save you: Burnaby RCMP

Wearing your phone like a Ring Pop won't save you: Burnaby RCMP

Wearing your mobile phone like a Ring Pop won’t save you from a distracted driving ticket, according to Burnaby RCMP.
Legal aid slowdown averted

Legal aid slowdown averted

Job action by legal aid lawyers have been averted as they have reached a tentative deal with the province. The province and the Legal Services Society (LSS) have announced a one-time grant of $7.
Candlelight vigil held in Templeton Park for trees cut in YVR development

Candlelight vigil held in Templeton Park for trees cut in YVR development

A group of Burkeville residents gathered in Templeton Park Friday night to mourn the loss of two 50-year-old trees that were taken down this week as part of Vancouver International Airport’s ongoing development in the area.