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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.
B.C. Highways’ wildlife cameras capture elusive critters

B.C. Highways’ wildlife cameras capture elusive critters

B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation has done it again, posting a GALLERY of images to their blog that you won’t see anywhere else. Moose, lynx, coyotes, bears, herds of deer and more make appearances.
Metro Vancouver grocery stores battle for online territory

Metro Vancouver grocery stores battle for online territory

Walmart Inc. is poised to beat archrival Amazon.com Inc. in enabling Metro Vancouver customers to order online and get produce and fresh meats, as well as other grocery items, delivered anywhere in the region.
World News: China puts hold on US bid for UN ban of ships over N.Korea smuggling

World News: China puts hold on US bid for UN ban of ships over N.Korea smuggling

United Nations (United States) - China has put a hold on a US request at the United Nations to ban 33 ships from ports worldwide and blacklist 27 shipping firms for helping North Korea circumvent sanctions, according to a document seen by AFP on Mond
World News: Rumble in the jungle as mother bear fights off Indian tiger

World News: Rumble in the jungle as mother bear fights off Indian tiger

New Delhi - Tourists on a wildlife safari in central India were treated to a rare and vicious fight for survival between a sloth bear defending its young and a huge Bengal tiger.
A tribute to my father: Shelley Civkin

A tribute to my father: Shelley Civkin

March 13 will be my father’s 15th Yahrtzeit, the anniversary of his passing.
Richmond’s McArthurGlen outlet mall to expand by 84,000 square feet

Richmond’s McArthurGlen outlet mall to expand by 84,000 square feet

Get ready to celebrate, outlet mall shoppers. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is expanding by 84,000 square feet, the mall announced today. This phase of the outlet mall’s expansion is part of its plan to develop over 1.