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Richmond city demands removal of 24 donation bins

Richmond city demands removal of 24 donation bins

Twenty-four donation bins will be removed from the city of Richmond following the death of a man who got stuck in a bin in West Vancouver followed by a similar death in Toronto this morning.
Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Who knew saving animals could be so sweet? The most delicious week of the year - the BC SPCA’s Treat Week - is almost here.
Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island is regularly featured in documentaries and “top 10” lists that discuss Metro Vancouver’s best tourism attractions.
Skiffington returns to court, requesting bail

Skiffington returns to court, requesting bail

The Richmond man was found guilty in the 1994 murder of his common law partner.
Try yoga for free in a Richmond theatre this month

Try yoga for free in a Richmond theatre this month

Whether or not you’re a professional yogi or if you’ve just wanted to try yoga for the first time, one Richmond theatre is offering free yoga classes for all levels in a unique setting.
Updated: Richmond council responds to salary increase

Updated: Richmond council responds to salary increase

The News is surveying council members to see whether they will waive an increase to their pay to compensate for a loss of a tax exemption.
B.C. Indigenous group anticipating RCMP action at anti-LNG pipeline camp

B.C. Indigenous group anticipating RCMP action at anti-LNG pipeline camp

Supporters of an Indigenous camp blocking access to a planned pipeline in northern British Columbia say they are anticipating RCMP action over an injunction filed against them.
TransLink looking to bundle transit with bike and car share

TransLink looking to bundle transit with bike and car share

The transit authority of Metro Vancouver is looking at bundling services such as buses, SkyTrain, car share and bike share into one “seamless” package.
Fatal crash in Richmond over weekend

Fatal crash in Richmond over weekend

Authorities say it was raining heavily at the time and it’s believed road conditions and driver experience are considered as possible factors in the crash.
City plans to introduce a second penalty option for short-term rental violations

City plans to introduce a second penalty option for short-term rental violations

The proposed option carries smaller fine but simplifies dispute process