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Beautiful blooms bewitch B.C. at the 2018 Abbotsford Tulip Festival

Beautiful blooms bewitch B.C. at the 2018 Abbotsford Tulip Festival

One of spring’s most stunning sights in B.C. is poised to be in bloom. The Abbotsford Tulip Festival announced Tuesday they would be in “soft bloom” mode starting April 9.
SFU sea sponge research identifies chemical compound to treat HIV

SFU sea sponge research identifies chemical compound to treat HIV

A research team at Simon Fraser University has identified a compound found in sea sponges that could be developed into future treatment therapies for HIV.
Natural gas rates to remain the same in Metro Vancouver: FortisBC

Natural gas rates to remain the same in Metro Vancouver: FortisBC

When most costs of living are rising, natural gas bills will not. Thanks to approval to keep rates steady from the British Columbia Utilities Commission, Metro Vancouver residents won’t see any changes to their natural gas bills.
90% of self-declared Richmond 'farmers' don’t want changes to home plate size

90% of self-declared Richmond 'farmers' don’t want changes to home plate size

According to a staff report being presented at a city planning meeting Tuesday, the majority of Richmond farmers want home plate sizes on the ALR to remain the same, based on feedback gathered during a public consultation.
Vancouver’s YVR named one of the Most Impressive Airports in the World

Vancouver’s YVR named one of the Most Impressive Airports in the World

Flight out of YVR delayed? Relax. You’re in one of the Most Impressive Airports in the World.
More than 1000 Indigenous youth gather in Richmond for training

More than 1000 Indigenous youth gather in Richmond for training

For the next four days, more than 1000 Indigenous youth delegates are gathering in Richmond to explore, learn and engage with their peers at the Gathering Our Voices youth leadership training.
BC Ferries adds extra sailings for Easter long weekend

BC Ferries adds extra sailings for Easter long weekend

BC Ferries is adding more sailings on two routes connecting Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island in preparation for a busy travel period over the Easter long weekend.
Canada and America’s Got Talent stars bring magic to River Rock Casino

Canada and America’s Got Talent stars bring magic to River Rock Casino

Coming up next month, three Vancouver magicians are putting up a Vegas-style production, Fate 2: The Dance and Illusions of Oslen , at Richmond’s River Rock Casino to raise funds for charity.
Vancouver ranked best North American city for quality of living

Vancouver ranked best North American city for quality of living

We might be paying out the nose for our rentals and mortgages, but darn do we have it good here in Vancouver. At least we have it good enough to net Vancouver a fresh ranking as the number one North American city for “Quality of Living.
Richmond passes 10-year affordable housing strategy

Richmond passes 10-year affordable housing strategy

The city expects to add 50 more low-rent units every year