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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
YVR seeks feedback on noise management

YVR seeks feedback on noise management

Vancouver Airport Authority is seeking the public’s feedback as it prepares an updated noise management plan. In 2017, Vancouver International Airport served 24.2 million passengers in 2017 and expects to serve 29 million passengers in 2020.
Janet Austin appointed as new lieutenant governor of B.C.

Janet Austin appointed as new lieutenant governor of B.C.

Janet Austin, CEO of the YWCA Metro Vancouver, has been appointed as British Columbia’s newest lieutenant governor.
The big squeeze: pain ahead if Alberta cuts oil flow to B.C.

The big squeeze: pain ahead if Alberta cuts oil flow to B.C.

When GasBuddy petroleum analyst Dan McTeague made predictions recently about Lower Mainlanders paying $2 per litre for gasoline, he wasn’t talking about a worst-case scenario.
Update: McNulty refutes rumour about his statement on modular housing

Update: McNulty refutes rumour about his statement on modular housing

A rumour on social media that Coun. Bill McNulty said the city had decided on an alternative location for the 7300 Elmbridge Way homeless housing project is untrue, according to McNulty.
VCH concludes feedback sessions with Richmond seniors

VCH concludes feedback sessions with Richmond seniors

Concluding its keeping seniors well program, Vancouver Coastal Health consulted with Richmond seniors to gather their feedback on local services earlier this month.