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BC Hydro's one-year rate freeze rejected

BC Hydro's one-year rate freeze rejected

British Columbians faced a tough winter trying to pay for higher than expected electricity bills and now rates are set to increase 3% as the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) has decided against BC Hydro’s one-year rate freeze.
World News: Trump to hit China, Europe with steep steel, aluminum tariffs

World News: Trump to hit China, Europe with steep steel, aluminum tariffs

Washington - Despite fierce opposition from inside the White House, US President Donald Trump announced punishing steel and aluminum tariffs Thursday, teeing up a possible trade war with China and Europe.
World News: China lashes out at US over bill promoting Taiwan ties

World News: China lashes out at US over bill promoting Taiwan ties

Beijing - China lodged an official protest with the United States on Thursday, saying it was "strongly dissatisfied" after the US Senate passed a bill promoting relations with self-governing Taiwan.
Richmond RCMP vow to catch librarian kicker

Richmond RCMP vow to catch librarian kicker

"This type of behaviour is not tolerated here. We will find this person and he will be held accountable”
Feature: Students marvel at toque-knitting, story-telling 'Granny Jan'

Feature: Students marvel at toque-knitting, story-telling 'Granny Jan'

Janet Flamand has read her stories to Mitchell elementary students for six years. She also knits toques
Quiet reactions in Richmond to China’s proposal to eliminate presidential term limits

Quiet reactions in Richmond to China’s proposal to eliminate presidential term limits

Last week, China’s Communist Party announced its plans to get rid of presidential term limits , effectively opening up the possibility for China President Xi Jinping to be in power indefinitely.
Canadian cannabis growers eye industrial and agricultural spaces

Canadian cannabis growers eye industrial and agricultural spaces

B.C cannabis growers will turn to blue-collar towns and the Agricultural Land Reserve to find millions of square feet of industrial space needed to meet demand for recreational marijuana, studies suggest.
World News: Very rare Qing Dynasty bowl seen topping $25 million at auction

World News: Very rare Qing Dynasty bowl seen topping $25 million at auction

Hong Kong - An extremely rare Qing Dynasty bowl -- one of only three known to exist -- is expected to fetch US$25.6 million and could even break the record for Chinese ceramics, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday. Measuring 14.
Remembering the Marpole Bridge, which joined Vancouver and Richmond

Remembering the Marpole Bridge, which joined Vancouver and Richmond

Drive off the Oak Street Bridge heading north into Vancouver, and soon you’ll be choosing which major road will carry you on in your travels: Oak, Granville, or even Cambie.
Richmond organization calls for accessibility in ride-hailing services

Richmond organization calls for accessibility in ride-hailing services

With ongoing discussions of when B.C. will open its doors to ride-sharing, Richmond Centre for Disability is calling for equal access to services.