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Spotlight falls on Anbang after Beijing takeover of B.C. property

Spotlight falls on Anbang after Beijing takeover of B.C. property

The Chinese government deciding to do with the B.C. properties owned by Anbang Insurance Group Co.
World News: Coca-Cola to launch its first alcoholic drink in Japan

World News: Coca-Cola to launch its first alcoholic drink in Japan

New York - Coca-Cola plans to launch its first ever alcoholic drink in Japan, in a surprising departure for a U.S. company identified with cola and other non-alcoholic beverages.
New $10 bill unveiled, featuring civil rights icon Viola Desmond

New $10 bill unveiled, featuring civil rights icon Viola Desmond

Canada’s newest bank note was unveiled during a ceremony in Halifax today by Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz.
B.C. government cancels first-time homebuyer loan program

B.C. government cancels first-time homebuyer loan program

The B.C government announced Tuesday that it will cancel a loan program helping first-time homebuyers, the Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program, by the end of the month.
World News: China plans panda park that will dwarf Yellowstone

World News: China plans panda park that will dwarf Yellowstone

Shanghai - China will create a bastion for giant pandas three times the size of Yellowstone National Park to link up and encourage breeding among existing wild populations of the notoriously slow-reproducing animal, state media reported Thursday.
NDP pledges speedy repair of dangerous schools with new team

NDP pledges speedy repair of dangerous schools with new team

Richmond part of province-wide 50 project plan in 18 months
World News: China's finance minister waves away debt concerns

World News: China's finance minister waves away debt concerns

Beijing - China's finance minister on Wednesday brushed aside persistent concerns that the country's ballooning debt could spark a financial crisis, stressing that debt levels are well within control.
World News: What's next after North Korea's offer for talks

World News: What's next after North Korea's offer for talks

Seoul - North Korea has offered to discuss denuclearisation with the United States and consider abandoning its weapons programmes in exchange for security guarantees, according to Seoul, the latest chapter in a rapid Olympics-driven rapprochement on
What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

Saturday, March 10: 9:30 am to 11 a.m. Impacts of the B.C. budget at South Arm Community Centre Join Richmond MLAs Teresa Wat, Jas Johal, John Yap and Linda Reid as they discuss the specific impacts of the provincial budget on Richmond.
(Updated) 'It looks like a hotel': ALR mega mansion found for rent on travel websites

(Updated) 'It looks like a hotel': ALR mega mansion found for rent on travel websites

One more mega home that operated as a hotel on Richmond’s agricultural land is getting attention after a council meeting presentation last week. Located on Steveston Highway near No.