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Snowfall warning in effect for Metro Vancouver

Snowfall warning in effect for Metro Vancouver

Don’t put those snow shovels away, just yet: Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Metro Vancouver. A total of about 10 cm is expected. Snow is expected to begin falling Friday morning and ease off later in the afternoon.
Taiwan to ban disposable plastic items by 2030

Taiwan to ban disposable plastic items by 2030

Taipei - Taiwan is planning a blanket ban on single-use plastic items including straws, cups and shopping bags by 2030, officials said Thursday, with restaurants facing new restrictions from next year.
Richmond drivers crashed nearly once an hour during snow dusting

Richmond drivers crashed nearly once an hour during snow dusting

Richmond RCMP have reported nearly one crash per hour, in the past 24 hours, due to poor road conditions and inattentive driving. By 7 a.m. Thursday, following a wet, three-centimetre snowfall followed by freezing temperatures overnight, Cpl.
Farm groups clash again over ALR mega mansions

Farm groups clash again over ALR mega mansions

A group of land owners and farmers in Richmond is fighting back against what they call special interests intent on convincing city council to dial back the size of homes allowed on farmland.
China investigates suspected N. Korea sanctions breach

China investigates suspected N. Korea sanctions breach

Beijing - China said Thursday it was investigating allegations that a ship marked with Chinese characters transferred cargo to a North Korean vessel in a potential violation of UN sanctions on the high seas.
Details of revamped Trans-Pacific Partnership released

Details of revamped Trans-Pacific Partnership released

Wellington - Details of a revamped cross-Pacific pact aimed at slashing trade barriers were released Wednesday amid a renewed push for the United States to rejoin the 11-nation deal.
What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

Saturday, Feb. 24: 10 a.m.
Hong Kong activist on trial over riots

Hong Kong activist on trial over riots

Hong Kong - Hong Kong's best-known independence activist went on trial on riot charges Wednesday over protests in 2016 which saw the city's worst violence for decades.
Poké makes its way to Richmond

Poké makes its way to Richmond

If you’ve been craving poké in Richmond, it’s your lucky week as the city’s first poké restaurant has opened. Native to Hawaii, poké is a seafood dish similar to a raw fish salad that has been influenced by Hawaiian and other Asian cuisines.
Richmond RCMP seek public’s help looking for missing man

Richmond RCMP seek public’s help looking for missing man

Richmond Mounties are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Richmond resident. Colin Mooney, 48, was last seen on February 19, 2018 around 5 a.m. around the Westminster Hwy and Lynas Lane area of Richmond.