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City asks $5.5M from Onni for Steveston boardwalk rezoning

City asks $5.5M from Onni for Steveston boardwalk rezoning

Councillors accuse the developer of not following the rules
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B.C. mulls drug vending machines to curb overdoses

B.C. mulls drug vending machines to curb overdoses

A vending machine that distributes hydromorphone pills to people with opioid addictions — who will likely crush and inject them — is one idea being explored in a pilot project to curb overdose deaths.
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Chinese strata proceeds to B.C. Human Rights Tribunal

Chinese strata proceeds to B.C. Human Rights Tribunal

A case of alleged discrimination by Mandarin-speaking strata council members against their English-speaking neighbours will be heard at a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal hearing.
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Richmond Mountie fired after misusing records to send teen flirty texts

Richmond Mountie fired after misusing records to send teen flirty texts

A Richmond RCMP officer has been fired after it was found he had misused police files to contact a 17-year-old sexual assault victim and share flirty texts and a photo of a man in bed with an erection. Const.
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Snowfall causes YVR flight delays, cancellations

Snowfall causes YVR flight delays, cancellations

It’s the most hectic time to travel and Richmond’s snowy forecast is poised to only make it worse.
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Councillors pile on hospital advocacy

Councillors pile on hospital advocacy

Three city councillors are petitioning Premier Horgan to commit funds
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TransLink to study weekend, late-night Canada Line service in Richmond

TransLink to study weekend, late-night Canada Line service in Richmond

In response to public pressure, TransLink will explore the feasibility of providing extended Canada Line and SkyTrain service on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Steveston promo could be last-minute Christmas hit with the guys

Steveston promo could be last-minute Christmas hit with the guys

Some village retailers and restaurants opening late and offering beer discounts from Wednesday to Saturday
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Public can line parade route for Richmond fire captain

Public can line parade route for Richmond fire captain

Donald "Bryan" Kongus is the first local firefighter to die from work-related, post-traumatic stress disorder
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Hundreds turn out for parade for Richmond fire captain

Hundreds turn out for parade for Richmond fire captain

Procession honoured Capt. Donald "Bryan" Kongus, who was the first firefighter in Richmond to officially die from work-related PTSD
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