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Coroner’s investigation of Richmond mother's maternal death continues

Coroner’s investigation of Richmond mother's maternal death continues

Last week, the BC Coroners Service mistakenly announced the death was not reportable
ALR home sizes and secondary dwellings up for discussion at city committee meeting

ALR home sizes and secondary dwellings up for discussion at city committee meeting

It’s back again. The issue of home sizes on Richmond’s agricultural land and potential secondary dwellings has returned to the agenda for discussion at Monday's general purposes’ committee meeting.
Birthday boy bought winning lottery ticket in Richmond – moments after retiring

Birthday boy bought winning lottery ticket in Richmond – moments after retiring

It’s that age-old question that circulates the office; do you come to work the next day after winning the lottery? Well, it’s a dilemma that Ping Kuen Shum doesn’t have to contemplate – after buying a winning $2 million, BC/49 Lottery ticket in Richm
Poll: Canadians are lukewarm on the idea of marriage

Poll: Canadians are lukewarm on the idea of marriage

A new poll by the Angus Reid Institute finds that over 50 per cent of Canadians agree that "marriage is simply not necessary.
Oyster-linked illnesses damaging B.C. shellfish industry

Oyster-linked illnesses damaging B.C. shellfish industry

A norovirus outbreak linked to people eating raw oysters from farms in south and central Baynes Sound has hurt B.C.’s entire shellfish industry, a growers’ association said Wednesday (May 2).
Richmond library to host live reading for nation-wide children’s book celebration

Richmond library to host live reading for nation-wide children’s book celebration

In celebration of TD Canadian Children’s Book Week, the Richmond Public Library is helping to “bring books to life” with a live reading on Monday afternoon.
RBC artificial intelligence lab eyes computer vision initiative

RBC artificial intelligence lab eyes computer vision initiative

Borealis expansion to B.C. could face talent recruitment crunch
B.C. entrepreneur spearheading digital dental disruption

B.C. entrepreneur spearheading digital dental disruption

The cost of health care in the U.S. is the stuff of nightmares, with even a basic doctor’s visit requiring a patient to pay a fee of between $100 and $300 under the co-pay arrangements many insurers have.
Initiative aims to increase Indonesian coffee imports

Initiative aims to increase Indonesian coffee imports

Indonesian coffee farmers are reaching out to Vancouver distributors, roasters and consumers as part of a five-year initiative of Global Affairs Canada to increase trade with Indonesia.
Richmond to host events for nation-wide Mental Health Week

Richmond to host events for nation-wide Mental Health Week

Change, stress and adversity can all be hard to cope with on a day-to-day basis, but in an effort to educate the Richmond community on how to develop resiliency and bounce back from challenging situations, two events are coming up as part of the nati