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The ‘BC Was Awesome’ show will soon be available on all Air Canada flights

The ‘BC Was Awesome’ show will soon be available on all Air Canada flights

We just learned that from June 1st until the end of August 2018 our BC Was Awesome history show will be part of the programming on Air Canada’s In Flight entertainment! All 12 episodes from Season 2 will be available on all routes that they fly: The
Richmond-based Catalyst Paper hit with American newsprint duties

Richmond-based Catalyst Paper hit with American newsprint duties

The U.S. Department of Commerce is imposing preliminary anti-dumping duties of 22 per cent on Canadian newsprint, but the only company to make the list facing a preliminary duty so far is Richmond-based Catalyst Paper.
WestJet launches direct flights from YVR to Mexico City

WestJet launches direct flights from YVR to Mexico City

Dreaming of a vacation in a warm city down south? Giving one more direct travel destination to its customers, WestJet launched flights from Vancouver International Airport to Mexico City on Thursday.
10-day outdoor carnival returns to Lansdowne Centre

10-day outdoor carnival returns to Lansdowne Centre

Are you looking for fun activities for spring break? Starting from Friday, the annual 10-day outdoor carnival is coming back to Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre.
Vancouver loses 2026 FIFA World Cup bid

Vancouver loses 2026 FIFA World Cup bid

B.C. government criticized bid committee for not providing costs of international event
New Ocean Wise campaign tackles plastic pollution

New Ocean Wise campaign tackles plastic pollution

Plastic has long been a ubiquitous part of modern life. Ocean Wise scientists were sounding the alarm Wednesday saying that microplastic pollution is threatening ocean life right here in Vancouver. Dr.
World News: In China, an eye-roll goes viral, censors put a lid on it

World News: In China, an eye-roll goes viral, censors put a lid on it

Beijing - It was the eye-roll that launched a thousand gifs. China's censors are scrambling to put a lid on a social media frenzy unleashed by a journalist's reaction to a softball question during the mostly scripted annual parliament session.
Richmond non-profit feeling the pinch of the payroll tax

Richmond non-profit feeling the pinch of the payroll tax

Some non-profits may feel the pinch of a new provincial payroll tax, according to a question posed by Richmond Centre’s MLA during the legislative assembly’s question period.
World News: Facebook expresses concern over Sri Lanka ban

World News: Facebook expresses concern over Sri Lanka ban

Colombo - Facebook said Wednesday it was responding to Sri Lanka's concerns over incendiary material shared on its platform and hoped internet restrictions imposed during anti-Muslim riots last week would be lifted soon.
Flyers opposing modular housing circulated near city hall

Flyers opposing modular housing circulated near city hall

Trustee: it is public ‘fear-mongering’