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Richmond businessman loses assault conviction appeal

Richmond businessman loses assault conviction appeal

A Richmond homebuilder has lost his appeal against a multiple assault and weapon possession conviction.
Video game 'loot boxes' a 'virtual slot machine': Richmond Addictions Services

Video game 'loot boxes' a 'virtual slot machine': Richmond Addictions Services

After spending hours in front of a screen, blasting past enemies, exploring new territory and teaming up with other players, a gamer might finally earn themselves rare and desirable in-game items.
FOI, whistleblower protection should apply to legislature staff, watchdogs say

FOI, whistleblower protection should apply to legislature staff, watchdogs say

The B.C. legislature will soon be subject to freedom of information scrutiny, the NDP house leader said Tuesday in response to a letter from three watchdogs recommending urgent reforms to increase transparency in the wake of a spending scandal.
Richmond receives $25,000 to boost seniors’ services

Richmond receives $25,000 to boost seniors’ services

After receiving significant funding from the province, one Richmond community will be targeted to test improved tools and resources for local seniors.
Updated: Richmond's Minoru pool to be converted

Updated: Richmond's Minoru pool to be converted

The current Minoru Aquatic Centre will not be demolished as previously decided by council, rather the City of Richmond will refurbish it and ask community groups to make submissions on how it could be used.
Richmond's two-plaque rule may bend for widows

Richmond's two-plaque rule may bend for widows

City of Richmond staff are investigating whether people can place more than two memorial plaques on park benches. And, after Coun.
Richmond woman climbing giant wall for brave husband

Richmond woman climbing giant wall for brave husband

“I am so grateful that Kim’s here…” Richmond’s Jackie Hall will have no problem motivating herself or her #KimStrong team on Sunday, Feb.
Transit Police officer who was shot thanks Burnaby RCMP for helping catch suspect

Transit Police officer who was shot thanks Burnaby RCMP for helping catch suspect

The Transit Police officer who was shot on Jan. 30 – leading to Metro Vancouver manhunt that ended in Burnaby early Sunday morning – has a message for Burnaby RCMP – thanks. A Transit Police news release says Const.
Updated: Cannabis edibles raise concerns in Richmond

Updated: Cannabis edibles raise concerns in Richmond

Keeping cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals clearly labelled and away from youth – those are a couple messages the City of Richmond wants to convey to Health Canada in anticipation of them being available for sale in October.
'Fate' brings Indigenous hip-hop artist to Burnaby school for music video shoot

'Fate' brings Indigenous hip-hop artist to Burnaby school for music video shoot

Some collaborations are just meant to be. Not long ago, Burnaby Mountain Secondary music teacher Deanna Gestrin got a call from an Indigenous hip hop artist living in New Westminster.