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Police: Communication partly at fault during McMath incident

Police: Communication partly at fault during McMath incident

Richmond Mounties and school district de-briefing throws up messaging issues
Massive fire engulfs mattress facility on Mitchell Island

Massive fire engulfs mattress facility on Mitchell Island

A massive fire broke out at Mattress Recycling’s Mitchell Island location, leading to air quality concerns across the region Friday afternoon. The Richmond Fire Department said the fire broke out just before 2 p.m.
Coast Guard dive team back in business after controversial termination reversed

Coast Guard dive team back in business after controversial termination reversed

The Sea Island Dive Team is back in business after Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc and Steveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido reversed course on a highly controversial decision last month to shut it down.
Alleged gaming racket busted in Richmond

Alleged gaming racket busted in Richmond

Special police unit raids across region net luxury cars and uncover links to drug trafficking, loan sharking, kidnapping, extortion and mainland China.
Coffee with: Picture books transcend language for librarian Janet Mumford

Coffee with: Picture books transcend language for librarian Janet Mumford

Being able to choose the Caldecott Medal winner is a rare opportunity for a Canadian
Nothing simplified for Chinese community in sign debate

Nothing simplified for Chinese community in sign debate

Wave of simplified Chinese signage, from real estate signs to business ads, is as controversial within Chinese community as it is outside, says longtime resident Ken Wong
Union wants higher base wage for all at YVR

Union wants higher base wage for all at YVR

Better wages, benefits and job retention policies should extend to contract workers: Advocates
Buck and Ear's Canada Day beer garden dries up

Buck and Ear's Canada Day beer garden dries up

No joy for Steveston pub after city advises management that permit would be unlikely due to previous 'incidents'
Tall shop flotilla sailing into Steveston for festival

Tall shop flotilla sailing into Steveston for festival

Majestic tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain, and the elegant century-old Adventuress will lead half a dozen American ships venturing north of the 49th parallel to mark historic Canadian celebration.
Youngster recovering from case of flesh-eating disease

Youngster recovering from case of flesh-eating disease

John Chen lucky to be alive, says father