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Canada’s mortgage changes could hurt overall economy

Canada’s mortgage changes could hurt overall economy

‘Stress test’ will drive borrowers into more expensive financing options, brokers warn
Shoppers Drug Mart strikes a deal with B.C. cannabis producer

Shoppers Drug Mart strikes a deal with B.C. cannabis producer

Medical marijuana users should prepare to point and click if they want to buy B.C. cannabis products from Shoppers Drug Mart. Vancouver Island’s Tilray Canada Inc.
Vancouver now has one of North America’s biggest free WiFi networks

Vancouver now has one of North America’s biggest free WiFi networks

The City of Vancouver announced Friday an expansion to the free WiFi network available all over town. In partnership with Shaw Communications, Inc. Vancouver’s free public WiFi is one of the biggest networks of its kind in North America.
Sushi lover found 5 feet long tapeworm in his body

Sushi lover found 5 feet long tapeworm in his body

A California sushi lover reported to hospital saying he had just voided a five-foot long tape worm, according to Dr. Kenny Bahn’s podcast This Won’t Hurt A Bit.
Growing locally in your own backyard

Growing locally in your own backyard

The Richmond Garden Club recently had the honour of meeting a group of young people who volunteer their time to be the City of Richmond’s environmental stewards through a program called Green Ambassadors.
B.C. firm tackles ethical challenges of artificial intelligence

B.C. firm tackles ethical challenges of artificial intelligence

Generation R Consulting says its AI ethics assessment is a first of its kind
Richmond residents invited to weigh in on housing strategy

Richmond residents invited to weigh in on housing strategy

With housing continuing to be a hot topic throughout the Lower Mainland, Richmond residents can now weigh in on the city’s draft affordable housing strategy.
Time for Tempranillo and tapas

Time for Tempranillo and tapas

When I began to enjoy wine in the 1970s, the first bit of advice I heard was to choose Spanish wines. That advice still holds true. Spain has a long tradition of making quality wines going back to Roman times.
Update: Pioneer's Pub gunman nabbed by police

Update: Pioneer's Pub gunman nabbed by police

A man wielding a rifle and concealed by a balaclava stormed into the Pioneer's Pub Thursday evening and attacked a suspected drug dealer, according to an eyewitness account. The targeted incident has led to two arrests, according to Richmond RCMP.
International boat show returns for 56th year this weekend

International boat show returns for 56th year this weekend

The Vancouver International Boat Show, the largest annual boat show in western Canada, is in town this weekend.