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New book to help Chinese newcomers build a life in Vancouver

New book to help Chinese newcomers build a life in Vancouver

Two Vancouverites, Kari Karlsbjerg and Yi Zheng, have teamed up to write a book to help Chinese speaking newcomers. The book, My New Life in Vancouver , shares details about everyday life in Vancouver and is bilingual in both English and Mandarin.
Richmond secondary students to show off apps at Richmond Library

Richmond secondary students to show off apps at Richmond Library

This Saturday, Richmond secondary students are gearing up to show off iPad and iPhone apps they’ve spent 16 weeks developing.
World News: World braces for blowback from Xi lifetime power play in China

World News: World braces for blowback from Xi lifetime power play in China

Beijing - President Xi Jinping's leap toward lifelong rule has largely been met by guarded silence in world capitals as governments try to predict how China's formidable leader will wield his newfound power on the global stage.
Pink Shirt Day: Bullies face year-round love at McMath

Pink Shirt Day: Bullies face year-round love at McMath

While McMath secondary students will mark Pink Shirt Day Wednesday, a Grade 12 student says the school has moved toward a year-round anti-bullying culture thanks to a number of initiatives.
How 'planned giving' can be a big help to health care

How 'planned giving' can be a big help to health care

When given the opportunity to support improvements in health care at Richmond Hospital, Angela Fok didn’t hesitate in saying yes.
World News: China drowns out critics of lifetime Xi presidency

World News: China drowns out critics of lifetime Xi presidency

Beijing - China's propaganda machine kicked into overdrive Tuesday to defend the Communist Party's move to scrap term limits for President Xi Jinping as critics on social media again defied censorship attempts.
Driver’s lucky escape on Richmond's 'Misery Mile'

Driver’s lucky escape on Richmond's 'Misery Mile'

A driver had a lucky escape on Richmond’s so-called “Misery Mile” Monday evening after his car spun off River Road and into the Fraser River. Just before 5:30 p.m.
New carshare company launches unique, pedal-powered, covered tricycles

New carshare company launches unique, pedal-powered, covered tricycles

A new carshare… er, bikeshare… company called Veemo has finally launched after getting a bunch of press a couple years ago announcing an imminent release.
World News: Human Rights Watch says China uses 'predictive policing' Xinjiang region

World News: Human Rights Watch says China uses 'predictive policing' Xinjiang region

New York - Chinese authorities are using big data and predictive computing power to flag and detain individuals deemed threatening in the western Xinjiang region, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
Car flips, crashes into 106-year-old Richmond property

Car flips, crashes into 106-year-old Richmond property

The owner of a 106-year-old property was cursing his luck Tuesday morning after a vehicle flipped on its side and plowed through his front yard. Sam Lackner was awoken at around 10 a.m.