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B.C. not worried about only having one pot shop on legalization day: spokeswoman

B.C. not worried about only having one pot shop on legalization day: spokeswoman

VANCOUVER - A spokeswoman for British Columbia's Liquor Distribution Branch says it's not concerned that the province will have only one government-run pot shop when cannabis is legalized Oct. 17. Viviana Zanocco says B.C.
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New Seasong child care centre opens in Steveston

New Seasong child care centre opens in Steveston

It can accommodate 37 kids ages six and under.
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Video: $16 million seismic upgrades for Richmond schools

Video: $16 million seismic upgrades for Richmond schools

Two Richmond schools are to get a $16 million seismic upgrade, starting next spring and summer. Work will begin on the 63-year-old Tait elementary, near Bridgeport and No. 4 roads, next spring at a cost of $7.59 million.
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City of Richmond recognized for electric vehicle infrastructure

City of Richmond recognized for electric vehicle infrastructure

Richmond was the first jurisdiction in North America to require level two EV charging stations in new property developments.
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Where do our plastics go? And how do we get rid of them?

Where do our plastics go? And how do we get rid of them?

B.C.'s program to recycle packaging might not be enough to justify our over-use of plastics
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PHOTOS: Man arrested after 'driving across border into Canada without stopping'

PHOTOS: Man arrested after 'driving across border into Canada without stopping'

Investigators are working with partnering agencies to determine who the man is and why he ran the border
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Missing family found safe

Missing family found safe

A family of four that was reported missing on Tuesday has been found. Surrey RCMP says the Anderson family has been located and is safe, but provided no further details.
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Roy Sakata enters Richmond mayoral race

Roy Sakata enters Richmond mayoral race

Sakata is the sixth candidate hoping to become the next mayor of Richmond.
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Vigils held outside Vancouver courthouse as alleged killer of Marrisa Shen makes appearance

Vigils held outside Vancouver courthouse as alleged killer of Marrisa Shen makes appearance

28-year-old Ibrahim Ali is facing first-degree murder charges
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Canada Line track issues at Bridgeport causing delays

Canada Line track issues at Bridgeport causing delays

A track issue at the Canada Line's Bridgeport Station in Richmond caused significant transit delays Friday morning.
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