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Fly directly from YVR to two more Chinese cities

Fly directly from YVR to two more Chinese cities

Starting May 25th, you can directly fly from Vancouver to two more Chinese cities: Tianjin and Shenzhen. This new, twice-weekly service is operated by Hainan Airlines.
'No resolutions': New Year's musings with Shelley Civkin

'No resolutions': New Year's musings with Shelley Civkin

This year, no resolutions. Plans only get sidetracked. And besides, there’s too much life out there to limit myself to a random collection of intentions. Explore. Challenge. Learn. Repeat. That’s my mantra for 2018.
Richmond shows off effects of B.C.’s weekend storm: social media

Richmond shows off effects of B.C.’s weekend storm: social media

Extreme winds and rain hit the Lower Mainland this weekend, and Richmond was no exception. Power outages stretched across the region and some Richmond residents were affected.
“Donating” to the dump in Richmond

“Donating” to the dump in Richmond

Non-profit is urging people not to drop off items outside of opening hours
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Peking opera

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Peking opera

In celebration of Chinese New Year, the Peking opera is coming to Metro Vancouver. Performing on Feb.
Canada’s mortgage changes could hurt overall economy

Canada’s mortgage changes could hurt overall economy

‘Stress test’ will drive borrowers into more expensive financing options, brokers warn
Shoppers Drug Mart strikes a deal with B.C. cannabis producer

Shoppers Drug Mart strikes a deal with B.C. cannabis producer

Medical marijuana users should prepare to point and click if they want to buy B.C. cannabis products from Shoppers Drug Mart. Vancouver Island’s Tilray Canada Inc.
Vancouver now has one of North America’s biggest free WiFi networks

Vancouver now has one of North America’s biggest free WiFi networks

The City of Vancouver announced Friday an expansion to the free WiFi network available all over town. In partnership with Shaw Communications, Inc. Vancouver’s free public WiFi is one of the biggest networks of its kind in North America.
Sushi lover found 5 feet long tapeworm in his body

Sushi lover found 5 feet long tapeworm in his body

A California sushi lover reported to hospital saying he had just voided a five-foot long tape worm, according to Dr. Kenny Bahn’s podcast This Won’t Hurt A Bit.
Growing locally in your own backyard

Growing locally in your own backyard

The Richmond Garden Club recently had the honour of meeting a group of young people who volunteer their time to be the City of Richmond’s environmental stewards through a program called Green Ambassadors.