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Think locally, act globally in addressing power generation

Think locally, act globally in addressing power generation

If environmental activists are serious about tackling climate change, they should set aside parochial concerns and consider the global benefits of exporting Canadian oil and gas to China.
Richmond organization formed to tackle affordable housing

Richmond organization formed to tackle affordable housing

A newly-formed Richmond-based organization says it has a solution to the city’s housing affordability problem.
Correction: Sepsis alert system coming to Coastal Health hospitals

Correction: Sepsis alert system coming to Coastal Health hospitals

Vancouver Coastal Health is using a new program to detect the potentially deadly condition earlier.
Persian speakers look to add Farsi to B.C. public school language curriculum

Persian speakers look to add Farsi to B.C. public school language curriculum

Students in British Columbia’s public schools could have another option for language studies, if a new campaign is successful. The Farsi Dar B.C.
Body identified after suspicious death in Richmond

Body identified after suspicious death in Richmond

The man found dead in a vacant home in Richmond on Thursday has been named by police. Homicide investigators IHIT said the body was that of Michael Thompson, 37, of Richmond. IHIT say Thompson was known to police.
Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Task force recommends B.C government cut the 4.5 per cent allowable rent increase to 2.5 per cent but still give landlords ability to raise rents
Legalization could reduce the variety of marijuana products

Legalization could reduce the variety of marijuana products

Tax revenue and impairment at workplace among topics discussed at pot forum
YVR noise, flexible packaging recycling and TransLink funding: Coming up at city council

YVR noise, flexible packaging recycling and TransLink funding: Coming up at city council

This week at city council, topics such as a response to the YVR noise management plan, flexible packaging recycling and funding applications to TransLink are on the agenda . Richmond's city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept.
Updated: City of Richmond prepares for rotating Canada Post strike

Updated: City of Richmond prepares for rotating Canada Post strike

Canada Post workers have announced that they have started rotating strikes in multiple cities. However, while mail delivery may be delayed, it won't be stoppped completely.
86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

A recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute asked Canadians whether vaping does more harm than good. Specifically, it asked whether e-cigarettes are a smoking cessation aid or if they hook younger people on the addictive substance.