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Richmond council approves new smoking regulations

Richmond council approves new smoking regulations

Richmond’s city council has approved new regulations that will increase limitations on smoking and vaping in public spaces. Falling under the public health protection bylaw, the new restrictions will be implemented on May 1.
SFU researchers receive $100k to determine what causes sudden infant deaths

SFU researchers receive $100k to determine what causes sudden infant deaths

Researchers at Simon Fraser University have received nearly $100,000 from the Stem Cell Network to better determine the cause of death in cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
New book tells Kurdi family refugee ordeal

New book tells Kurdi family refugee ordeal

Coquitlam woman spent a year recalling past good times in Syria for the book and reliving horrible tragedy
Expanded police presence coming to Richmond’s City Centre

Expanded police presence coming to Richmond’s City Centre

The City of Richmond is going to double the capacity of its City Centre policing operations, when it moves to a new location in the fall of 2019. Currently operating out of a cramped 4,500 square feet at Lansdowne and No.
Protests not indicative of mainstream view of pipeline expansion: poll

Protests not indicative of mainstream view of pipeline expansion: poll

Respondents say Kinder Morgan could have done a better job in earning public support
Poll: majority of British Columbians agree with grizzly bear hunting ban

Poll: majority of British Columbians agree with grizzly bear hunting ban

The majority of British Columbians approve of a ban on hunting grizzly bears in the province, according to a new poll from Research Co.
Richmond hosting two Day of Mourning ceremonies

Richmond hosting two Day of Mourning ceremonies

Two public ceremonies are being held in Richmond this Saturday to mark the annual Day of Mourning, to remember B.C. workers killed on the job.
Richmond rescue rabbits to be vaccinated

Richmond rescue rabbits to be vaccinated

More than 100 rabbits rescued from the Richmond Auto Mall will be vaccinated against a deadly disease on Tuesday.
Vancouver mayor apologizes to Chinese community for historical discrimination

Vancouver mayor apologizes to Chinese community for historical discrimination

Ceremony in Chinatown Sunday attracted more than 500 people
KPU recognized as one of Canada’s greenest employers

KPU recognized as one of Canada’s greenest employers

Last Thursday, Kwantlen Polytechnic University was recognized for its efforts in reducing energy consumption and boosting sustainability when it was named one of Canada’s greenest employers for 2018 by Mediacorp Canada.