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Column: Richmond is growing McMansions instead of crops on 'protected' farmland

Column: Richmond is growing McMansions instead of crops on 'protected' farmland

In a puzzling scene at Richmond City Hall in May, City Council opened the barn door for rampant speculation on agricultural farmland.
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Celebrating ‘rich diversity’: Canadians recognize Multiculturalism Day

Celebrating ‘rich diversity’: Canadians recognize Multiculturalism Day

Every year, June 27 marks Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a day to celebrate diversity, equality and mutual respect.
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Casinos helped turn B.C. into money-laundering haven, report finds

Casinos helped turn B.C. into money-laundering haven, report finds

Regulatory breakdown helped money laundering flourish, report released by B.C. attorney general finds
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Tourism Richmond announces Nancy Small as new CEO

Tourism Richmond announces Nancy Small as new CEO

Small most recently held the executive director role at Tourism Burnaby
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B.C. eases requirements for foreign tech worker recruitment

B.C. eases requirements for foreign tech worker recruitment

The provincial government is extending a pilot program aimed at attracting foreign tech workers and easing one requirement for highly sought-after talent.
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'Not your ashtray': Richmond Fire-Rescue aims to snuff out preventable fires

'Not your ashtray': Richmond Fire-Rescue aims to snuff out preventable fires

While campfires haven’t been banned yet this season , Richmond Fire-Rescue is urging smokers to dispose of materials safely throughout the summer.
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Vancouver’s receives low tourism grades, leads to sector reassessment

Vancouver’s receives low tourism grades, leads to sector reassessment

Vancouverites’ pride in their city as a desirable destination for tourists suffered a blow when the municipality ranked poorly on several tourism-related indicators in the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s (GVBOT) 2018 economic scorecard.
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How to get to Steveston on Canada Day?

How to get to Steveston on Canada Day?

There will be a number of road closures throughout Steveston Village
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TransLink launches new NightBus pilot project

TransLink launches new NightBus pilot project

All NightBus routes will now start at Granville and West Georgia
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YVR police dog sniffs out suspected 50 pounds of Toronto-bound B.C. bud

YVR police dog sniffs out suspected 50 pounds of Toronto-bound B.C. bud

A police dog named Hooper was Johnny on the spot at Vancouver International Airport last Friday when it intercepted what is suspected to be 23 kilograms (50 pounds) of cannabis being transported in outbound luggage, according to Richmond RCMP.
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