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TransLink honours veterans with commemorative Compass Cards, free rides

TransLink honours veterans with commemorative Compass Cards, free rides

Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, TransLink has introduced a line of commemorative Compass Cards to honour Canadian veterans and to raise money for a worthy cause.

TransLink getting ready for winter weather

TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond said his organization has been working with their municipal counterparts to ensure priority roads are clear of ice and snow
Richmond town hall aims to demystify electoral reform

Richmond town hall aims to demystify electoral reform

Electoral reform voting packages have been sent out and to help Richmondites make an informed decision, one individual has organized a town hall meeting in Steveston next week.
Trustee-elect Richard Lee launches free legal assistance program

Trustee-elect Richard Lee launches free legal assistance program

Richard Lee, a Richmond lawyer and newly elected school board trustee, announced this week that he is starting a free legal assistance program for local residents.
Hop on the Polar Express for a magical journey through Squamish

Hop on the Polar Express for a magical journey through Squamish

Hot chocolate and cookies will be served, PJs are welcome
4 pythons seized by Richmond RCMP

4 pythons seized by Richmond RCMP

A call to the Richmond RCMP resulted in a rather unusual seizure when four illegally held pythons were found by Mounties in a car last month. According to David Karn, spokesperson for B.C.
Burnaby likely home to future government cannabis store

Burnaby likely home to future government cannabis store

Region's "discerning" customers provide high demand for pot shops
UVic study shows how terminally ill homeless people being let down

UVic study shows how terminally ill homeless people being let down

Better palliative care could extend the lives of people who are homeless and terminally ill, a University of Victoria study has found.
Quiet witching hour for Richmond RCMP

Quiet witching hour for Richmond RCMP

Despite ghouls and goblins parading across the city last night for Halloween, Richmond RCMP reported a relatively quiet night. According to the detachment’s media relations officer, Cpl. Dennis Hwang, Halloween was “well received.
Dialogue asks how to balance land use along Fraser River

Dialogue asks how to balance land use along Fraser River

There is only so much land in the Fraser River basin, and it’s facing increasing pressures.