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Canadian household debt showing significant improvement: StatsCan

Canadian household debt showing significant improvement: StatsCan

The average Canadian household had $1.68 in debt for every dollar of disposable income at the end of 2018’s first quarter, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
Richmond politicians mingle at Guangdong trade event

Richmond politicians mingle at Guangdong trade event

It was a who’s who of Richmond politicians lined up to greet and speak to Chinese business people and members, at the 9th Conference of the World Guangdong Community Federation in Vancouver from May 27-29.
Crown Counsel files appeal against Richmond driver’s acquittal following fatal crash

Crown Counsel files appeal against Richmond driver’s acquittal following fatal crash

The move comes a few days after the victim's daughter launched a petition demanding an appeal
Where to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Richmond

Where to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Richmond

Thursday, June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day and Richmond will host several events over that weekend in celebration.
YVR breaks ground on expansion projects which will include an indoor forest

YVR breaks ground on expansion projects which will include an indoor forest

As one of North America’s fastest growing airports, Vancouver International Airport has its eye set on 75 major expansion projects over the next 20 years. On Thursday, it broke ground on several of them.
Lingyen Temple’s expansion project breaks new ground

Lingyen Temple’s expansion project breaks new ground

Lingyen Mountain Temple, a Buddhist place of worship near No.5 Road and Steveston Highway, will be expanded to about triple its current size, allowing for more functions, including a Buddhism education centre.
Dashcam: Richmond drivers strike again

Dashcam: Richmond drivers strike again

Richmond is infamous across B.C. for its bizarre driving incidents, some more serious than others.
Play ball! Vancouver Canadians get set for another swinging season at Nat Bailey

Play ball! Vancouver Canadians get set for another swinging season at Nat Bailey

With dust covering the bleachers and stray crows battling on the grounds, an early spring morning at Nat Bailey Stadium seems eerily sleepy.
Paper straw man Jimmy Fallon shouts out Vancouver Aquarium

Paper straw man Jimmy Fallon shouts out Vancouver Aquarium

Looks like Vancouver’s hot button plastic straw ban issue has an unexpected supporter in Jimmy Fallon — and it’s linked to Canada’s esteemed Stanley Cup.
Vancouver restaurants banking bank on positive World Cup result

Vancouver restaurants banking bank on positive World Cup result

You might think that hockey would be a bigger draw for patrons than soccer at sports bars and other hospitality venues pretty much all across Canada.