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Scientists zero in on cause of unusual Indonesian disaster

Scientists zero in on cause of unusual Indonesian disaster

Almost a week after a quake-tsunami wreaked devastation in central Indonesia, scientists are zeroing in on what they believe caused the highly unusual natural disaster. The 7.
Seismic upgrades moving along at 4 Richmond schools

Seismic upgrades moving along at 4 Richmond schools

In spite of seismic upgrades running under budget at one Richmond school, escalating construction costs could increase other budgets, an engineer told school trustees last week.
YVR recognized for work in sustainability

YVR recognized for work in sustainability

Vancouver International Airport has continued to boost its sustainability efforts, resulting in higher accreditation from Airports Council International.
New West resident yells 'cut' over movie production's trucks

New West resident yells 'cut' over movie production's trucks

New Westminster resident resident Gerald Thomson says he got an unwelcome surprise when a film production called “action” with its trucks at the back of his home.
Richmond travel agent ordered to reimburse family following ticket mistake

Richmond travel agent ordered to reimburse family following ticket mistake

A Richmond travel agent has been ordered to pay over $1,100 after a ticket mishap led to a family being stranded in Iran and missing their two-year-old’s birthday party.
Richmond RCMP shame driver speeding to get pizza

Richmond RCMP shame driver speeding to get pizza

Police said the driver was going more than double the limit.
Provincewide arrest warrant issued for coin con man

Provincewide arrest warrant issued for coin con man

Police allege the man swindled Lower Mainland banks out of $30,000
Be careful on B.C.’s roads this Thanksgiving weekend

Be careful on B.C.’s roads this Thanksgiving weekend

If you plan to hit the road this long weekend, ICBC is warning drivers to take extra care. On average, four people are killed and 650 people are injured in 2,100 crashes in B.C. over Thanksgiving long weekend. As of Oct.
Fire at senior’s housing complex

Fire at senior’s housing complex

Two people were sent to hospital after a fire at a Richmond senior’s rental housing complex early Monday morning. Richmond Fire-Rescue responded to the fire at Cedarwood Place on Granville Avenue around 1 a.m.
Richmond expands recycling to include flexible plastic packaging

Richmond expands recycling to include flexible plastic packaging

As these items must be kept separate, they are not accepted in curbside collection