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World News: UN chief says time to seize the opportunity for Korean talks

World News: UN chief says time to seize the opportunity for Korean talks

United Nations (United States) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged all sides to seize the opportunities of a planned summit between North and South Korea, as well as future talks on ending Pyongyang's nuclear weapons
City of Richmond blows $50,000 on failed Minoru Multipole

City of Richmond blows $50,000 on failed Minoru Multipole

An American artist has walked away from a controversial public art project at the new, but delayed Minoru pool and seniors’ centre — and she’s taken $50,000 from city hall with her.
World News: Koreas to hold summit, North ready for denuclearization talks

World News: Koreas to hold summit, North ready for denuclearization talks

Seoul (AFP) - North and South Korea will hold a historic summit in the Demilitarized Zone next month after Pyongyang expressed willingness to give up its nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees, South Korea's national security adviser sai
Port's new shipping lane rules frazzle Fraser River paddlers

Port's new shipping lane rules frazzle Fraser River paddlers

New marine traffic zone excluding non-motorized vessels could come to Fraser River's south arm
World News: 11 Pacific trade pact countries go it alone without U.S.

World News: 11 Pacific trade pact countries go it alone without U.S.

Santiago - A year after an abrupt US withdrawal left a fledgling 12-nation Pacific trade pact for dead, the 11 remaining states will sign a re-vamped deal Thursday aimed at slashing tariffs.
Top 10 scams targeting Canadians in 2017

Top 10 scams targeting Canadians in 2017

The Better Business Bureau released the top 10 scams that targeted Canadians in 2017 today. Last year, the riskiest scam was related to online purchases with more than $13 million loss. Evan Kelly, senior communications advisor at the BBB serving B.
Steveston's ANAF 284 closes doors citing 'cash flow' problems

Steveston's ANAF 284 closes doors citing 'cash flow' problems

Pub could re-open if finances and management are re-structured
School tax hike could harm renters and housing affordability, mortgage brokers say

School tax hike could harm renters and housing affordability, mortgage brokers say

A new hike in school taxes for homes valued at over $3 million could harm renters and housing affordability throughout the province, the Canadian Mortgage Brokers of British Columbia warned on Monday.
World News: China's WeChat app crosses one billion account mark

World News: China's WeChat app crosses one billion account mark

Beijing - China's ubiquitous WeChat social media platform has crossed the one billion accounts mark as its messaging, game and shopping services attract more and more users.
'Conduct of this nature is unacceptable': City responds to library assault

'Conduct of this nature is unacceptable': City responds to library assault

Following an incident last week where a librarian was assaulted at the Richmond Public Library, the city is taking a stance on public safety. “Richmond is known to be a safe and harmonious community,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a press release.