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BC RCMP warn of threatening phone calls to Lower Mainland women

BC RCMP warn of threatening phone calls to Lower Mainland women

The BC RCMP issued a warning yesterday, after a series of threatening phone calls made to women across the Lower Mainland.
Richmond librarian allegedly assaulted at homeless housing meeting

Richmond librarian allegedly assaulted at homeless housing meeting

According to multiple eyewitness accounts, a librarian was assaulted at a public open house for temporary, modular housing in Richmond Wednesday evening.
World News: Chinese oil baron hit by investigation, report says

World News: Chinese oil baron hit by investigation, report says

Beijing - Shares of two firms linked to Chinese conglomerate CEFC China Energy tumbled Thursday after a report that its high-flying chairman was under investigation.
Richmond residents divided on homeless housing project

Richmond residents divided on homeless housing project

Compassion for those in need meets with fears for neighbourhood safety
What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

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

On now until March 3: library hours Freedom to Read Week at the Richmond Public Libraries This annual event is celebrated by libraries across Canada.
Gas prices spike close to $1.50 in Metro Vancouver

Gas prices spike close to $1.50 in Metro Vancouver

As of today, gas prices in Richmond and other Metro Vancouver regions are hiking close to $1.50 per litre. The spiking of the gas price is due to a temporary shutdown of two refineries that supply gas in B.C., leading to a supply shortage.
Province confirms rental buildings to be exempt from luxury house tax

Province confirms rental buildings to be exempt from luxury house tax

The B.C. Finance Ministry has clarified a section of the February 20 provincial budget that levied a special school tax on luxury homes valued at $3 million or more, based on BC Assessment.
Free tax clinics for low-income Richmond residents

Free tax clinics for low-income Richmond residents

With the tax season officially open, the Richmond Public Library and Family Christian Fellowship are offering free income tax clinics for low income families throughout March and April.
World News: Economists see stability in Xi supremacy, Chinese eye exit

World News: Economists see stability in Xi supremacy, Chinese eye exit

Beijing - As Xi Jinping marches toward presidency for life, economists are lauding the stability of his continued rule but the move has caused some Chinese people to consider moving assets, or themselves, abroad.
B.C. minimum wage hikes to make eating out pricier in Richmond and Vancouver

B.C. minimum wage hikes to make eating out pricier in Richmond and Vancouver

Richmond restaurants are considering raising prices, due to the province's plan to hike the minimum wage to $12.65 per hour this June and to $15.20 by 2021.