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Dixon elementary on 'hold and secure' following 'police incident'

Dixon elementary on 'hold and secure' following 'police incident'

Richmond RCMP are saying very little of a police incident that led to a “hold and secure” procedure at nearby Dixon elementary. Cpl. Dennis Hwang told the Richmond News only that an incident had occurred on Jesmond Drive Wednesday afternoon.
Richmond event puts spotlight on Lower Mainland housing

Richmond event puts spotlight on Lower Mainland housing

On Thursday, the BC Non-Profit Housing Association will host a one-day Regional Education, Networking & Tradeshow (RENT) to bring together educators, decision-makers and leaders in the affordable housing sector.
The offences in B.C.'s Cannabis Act

The offences in B.C.'s Cannabis Act

There has been a great deal of discussion about the British Columbia Cannabis Act, but there has not been a solid breakdown of all of the offences under the Act.
Vancouver's growing VR/AR tech reputation draws interest from South Korea

Vancouver's growing VR/AR tech reputation draws interest from South Korea

Vancouver’s growing reputation as a hub for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology development is now drawing international interest, with a delegation of South Korean firms visiting the city to explore the possibilities for a dee
It's like quicksand, warns Delta mayor

It's like quicksand, warns Delta mayor

Stay close to shore! That’s the warning Mayor Lois Jackson reiterated at Delta council Monday talking about a scary incident for a youngster who found himself stuck in quicksand-like mud in Boundary Bay. “Please stay safe and close to shore.
Trans Mountain opponents use social media to rally hundreds to Vancouver protest

Trans Mountain opponents use social media to rally hundreds to Vancouver protest

Hundreds gather at Olympic Village to protest that morning's federal government's purchase of Trans-Mountain pipeline
YWCA videos aim to give voice to those who are suffering in silence

YWCA videos aim to give voice to those who are suffering in silence

YWCA’s across Western Canada are urging the public to stop and listen to survivors of violence through a series of Facebook videos.
Richmond cat owner caught trying to dump little “Francine”

Richmond cat owner caught trying to dump little “Francine”

Richmond News reader Kathy Miller challenged "well to do" woman she believed was abandoning pet in Garry Point Park
Donations sought for 39th annual Walk for Rape Relief

Donations sought for 39th annual Walk for Rape Relief

About $35,000 is needed to help subsidize services provided by the Vancouver Rape Relief Society.
Richmond energy company to help build Norwegian electric ferries

Richmond energy company to help build Norwegian electric ferries

A Richmond-based energy company is helping to create two all-electric ferries, but the catch is, they aren’t for B.C.