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IRCC: Parents and grandparents sponsorship program reopened to new applications

IRCC: Parents and grandparents sponsorship program reopened to new applications

Families could soon be reunited in Canada, thanks to the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program. As of Jan.
Last chance to buy the B.C. Queen of Burnaby ferry

Last chance to buy the B.C. Queen of Burnaby ferry

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a ferry, then this is your last chance to bid on the retired Queen of Burnaby vessel. The retired vessel is on the auction block until Jan. 4 with a starting bid of just $5,000.
Kwantlen opens $36M Wilson School of Design in Richmond

Kwantlen opens $36M Wilson School of Design in Richmond

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) offiically opened its new $36-million Wilson School of Design on January 3 – a facility that was financed in part by Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Nasdaq:LULU) founder Chip Wilson and his family.
New Chinese consul general talks tough on trade

New Chinese consul general talks tough on trade

China is eager to conclude a free-trade agreement with Canada, but not at the expense of a set of “baseline” political principles seen as untouchable by Beijing, said the new top Chinese diplomat in the Western Canada region.
Startup uses growing Asian manufacturing expertise to enter North American market

Startup uses growing Asian manufacturing expertise to enter North American market

For most B.C. startups, China may seem like a daunting, faraway market that can be reached only when companies have attained a certain size and scale.
More gambling addiction help on way – after April 1

More gambling addiction help on way – after April 1

Richmond will be one of several communities included in the new assistance from the provincial government
B.C. to cover abortion pill Mifegymiso from Jan.15

B.C. to cover abortion pill Mifegymiso from Jan.15

The B.C. government has announced it will offer abortion pills for free starting Jan. 15. According to the B.C.
Richmond's 2018 baby follows in mom's footsteps

Richmond's 2018 baby follows in mom's footsteps

It took a while for Lulu Island to be graced with its first newborn in 2018. Kayden Kang, a healthy 3.45-kilogram boy, was born at 4:13 a.m., to father Kant Kang, 46, and mother Kim (Mager) Kang, 36.
Top CEOs have outearned average Canadian’s yearly salary

Top CEOs have outearned average Canadian’s yearly salary

The average pay for Canada’s top 100 CEOs has exceeded $10 million annually for the first time, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).
Hundreds took part in the polar bear swim on New Year's Day

Hundreds took part in the polar bear swim on New Year's Day

Did you take the plunge on New Year’s Day? Hundreds took part in the polar bear swim Jan.1, 2018 at English Bay. The weather Monday was gorgeous, and the water temperature was 6°C.