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French culture recognized in Richmond

French culture recognized in Richmond

The nerve centre of French-language public schools in B.C., the central office of the Conseil scolaire francophone, is located in Richmond and is being recognized by the province as one of 23 places in the province “rich in francophone history.
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David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

The most recognizable advocate for the environment in this country is calling on Canadian youth to change the political agenda and force action on the issue of climate change.
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Small craft harbours get funding boost

Small craft harbours get funding boost

Small craft harbours across the country have received an injection in cash from the federal government, which they say will help to bolster local economies through tourism, recreation and commercial fishing.
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Four Richmond firefighters remembered at memorial march

Four Richmond firefighters remembered at memorial march

Their names were read at the BC Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial March in Victoria.
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Many involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities without proper paperwork: report

Many involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities without proper paperwork: report

A study of people involuntarily admitted to a B.C. psychiatric facility found they had no or incomplete paperwork in almost three-quarters of cases, according to a report Thursday by B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke.
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This rare type of pilot is heading to Fraser River Discovery Centre

This rare type of pilot is heading to Fraser River Discovery Centre

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Tallest building in Richmond Auto Mall proposed

Tallest building in Richmond Auto Mall proposed

A new Porsche dealership might become the tallest building in the Richmond Auto Mall.
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8 more glass sponge reef refuges created in Howe Sound

8 more glass sponge reef refuges created in Howe Sound

They’ve been quietly hanging on for more than 500 million years and they’ve got a fighting chance at 500 million more.
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In the line of wildfire

In the line of wildfire

Squamish residents best be FireSmart, for their own protection: say experts
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Poverty advocates ask for transit relief

Poverty advocates ask for transit relief

Don Creamer found himself in a circle of fines and bureaucracy a few years ago that prevented him from getting his BC Identification Card (BCID), and consequently from using the library and community centre.
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