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Protesters call for apology from Trudeau after false hijab-cutting incident

Protesters call for apology from Trudeau after false hijab-cutting incident

Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday in downtown Vancouver with signs asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to apologize for how he dealt with what’s being called the “hijab hoax” incident.
Richmond residents collect signatures for light near Westwind Elementary

Richmond residents collect signatures for light near Westwind Elementary

A concerned Richmond resident is collecting signatures to see lights installed at a crosswalk near Westwind Elementary School. Since Feb. 2, Judie Schneider has been collecting signatures online through Change.org .
Richmond restaurants look to win diners' award

Richmond restaurants look to win diners' award

Who has the best Peking duck? Or your favourite spring rolls? More than 100 Richmond restaurants are hoping to win diners’ favour as polls have opened for the 2018 Chinese Restaurant Awards.
BC Blueberry Council heads off on international trade show circuit

BC Blueberry Council heads off on international trade show circuit

B.C. blueberries are getting international recognition as the BC Blueberry Council heads on a whirlwind tour of trade shows. Starting in Berlin, Germany from Feb. 7 to Feb.
More B.C. women taking the lead in AI, robotics

More B.C. women taking the lead in AI, robotics

Vancouver artificial intelligence entrepreneurs help map out the industry’s future
Pacific Coastal Airlines adds non-stop Vancouver-Tofino service

Pacific Coastal Airlines adds non-stop Vancouver-Tofino service

A new daily non-stop flight between Vancouver and Tofino has been added to Pacific Coastal Airlines’ spring schedule. The new flight starts April 3, though the spring schedule will begin March 4 and be in effect until June 3.
Vancouver’s reptiles are being 'renovicted' due to no pet policy

Vancouver’s reptiles are being 'renovicted' due to no pet policy

If you have ever considered adding a reptile or amphibian to your home, Reptile Rescue, Adoption, and Education Society can help Due to a rise in “renovictions” and “no pet” policies in many Metro Vancouver’s rental properties, some people have to gi
Import of B.C. wines to be banned in Alberta

Import of B.C. wines to be banned in Alberta

British Columbia’s wine industry has become the first casualty in a rapidly escalating trade war between Alberta and B.C. over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
Slow and strict measures needed for Richmond cannabis shops: Chak Au

Slow and strict measures needed for Richmond cannabis shops: Chak Au

Coun. Chak Au says he is “generally” pleased with the provincial NDP government’s new non-medical cannabis policies that will allow local politicians, such as himself, to push for strict municipal guidelines for retail pot shops.
City seeks input for new Steveston Community Centre

City seeks input for new Steveston Community Centre

Richmond is seeking public input on the design of a new Steveston Community Centre, the city announced on Monday.