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Brodie to talk transportation at annual mayoral address

Brodie to talk transportation at annual mayoral address

He’ll share council’s plans to keep the city moving on Thursday, Feb. 28.
Metro Vancouver residents overwhelmingly support UBC SkyTrain extension

Metro Vancouver residents overwhelmingly support UBC SkyTrain extension

82 per cent of locals polled said they support extending the line to the UBC campus
B.C. ponies up another $300k for Cascadia high-speed corridor study

B.C. ponies up another $300k for Cascadia high-speed corridor study

Ultra-high-speed corridor could potentially link B.C., Oregon and Washington state
Palmer math whiz earns gold

Palmer math whiz earns gold

A Grade 9 student in Richmond was in the top 1.1 per cent across Canada in a recent math competition.
Some boat owners are just abandoning their craft in local waters

Some boat owners are just abandoning their craft in local waters

Abandoned boats aren’t just an eyesore – they are an environmental and navigational hazard. This might seem obvious, but some boat owners aren’t getting the message. Boating BC is trying to change that.
TransLink testing out birth control to cut down on pigeon poop

TransLink testing out birth control to cut down on pigeon poop

TransLink and the BC SPCA are trying to reduce the pigeon population at a SkyTrain station to cut down on bird poop.
Richmond hires more language teachers

Richmond hires more language teachers

With the highest number of immigrants in all of B.C., the Richmond school district is trying a holistic approach to language learning.
Delta cannabis grower strikes supply deal with Shoppers

Delta cannabis grower strikes supply deal with Shoppers

A cannabis producer that has a facility in Delta announced it entered a major supply deal with Shoppers Drug Mart. Zenabis will be selling dried cannabis and oils through Shoppers’ online platform.
ICBC isn't actually lowballing claimants, says report

ICBC isn't actually lowballing claimants, says report

A review of legal cases involving British Columbia's public insurer says despite public perception, the agency isn't lowballing claimants in its settlement offers.
‘Bitterly cold’ winds, possible snow heading to Richmond

‘Bitterly cold’ winds, possible snow heading to Richmond

While the promised snow of last weekend did not amount to much, flurries just might return to Richmond later this week along with cold, arctic air. Environment Canada has issued a new weather alert for Metro Vancouver , including Richmond.