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Make Oct. 10 World Mental Health Day: Todd

Make Oct. 10 World Mental Health Day: Todd

A Port Coquitlam advocate is calling for 10,000 signatures to petition the federal government to proclaim Oct. 10 as World Mental Health Day.
B.C. film and TV sector expects significant growth

B.C. film and TV sector expects significant growth

A tour of the lot at Burnaby’s Bridge Studios reveals something uniform about the whole operation. Each stage is booked. And each production there falls under the banner of Brightlight Pictures.
TransLink eyes 'pricing by distance' transit fare model

TransLink eyes 'pricing by distance' transit fare model

TransLink announced on Monday a new proposed fare structure that would charge SkyTrain, SeaBus and future rail project riders by distance, with a flat fare staying in place for buses.
High gas prices driving British Columbians to hybrids

High gas prices driving British Columbians to hybrids

High gas prices in Vancouver are driving car owners to switch from regular gas vehicles to hybrids in record numbers, according to Toyota Canada. Toyota has sold more than 2,200 hybrid vehicles in B.C. since the beginning of the year – a 43.
"Future of English" in Richmond at stake in human rights case: Claimant

"Future of English" in Richmond at stake in human rights case: Claimant

A high-profile case of alleged racial discrimination in Richmond is set to be heard by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal this October.
Chef and food educator Ian Lai aims to protect Richmond's food security

Chef and food educator Ian Lai aims to protect Richmond's food security

Chef, food educator and Richmond resident Ian Lai is the newest executive director of the Richmond Food Security Society. Lai took the helm this week at the non-profit group planted at Paulik Park in central Richmond.
Updated: Parents protest SOGI policy at Richmond School Board

Updated: Parents protest SOGI policy at Richmond School Board

Richmond School Board: A separate SOGI policy will highlight and create safety and acceptance for LGBTQ+ students
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