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Pattison-owned distribution centre closes, 183 jobs lost

Nearly 200 employees at periodical and book supplier TNG's Richmond plant, which is owned by Vancouver billionaire Jim Pattison, will lose their jobs April 1 when the facility shuts down. And new technology is being blamed for the pending closure.
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iPhone re-united with Richmond teenager thanks to blacklist, Good Samaritan

iPhone re-united with Richmond teenager thanks to blacklist, Good Samaritan

New website making life difficult for phone theives
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Compass Card glitches uncovered

Compass Card glitches uncovered

Testing in Richmond reveals flaws that have to be fixed
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Mounties hope sketch leads to Richmond arrest

Mounties hope sketch leads to Richmond arrest

Man suspected of break-in and pepper-spraying homeowner
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Balancing school budget

Foreign student influx saves service cuts: District
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Border jumping suspects taken down

RCMP make Hwy. 99 arrest
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The 3Ds:

Few argue the cultural benefits of hosting international students. However, some question the impact those foreign dollars are having on public education. See Friday Feature on pages 10, 11 & 13
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Education hub sought

CIBT eyes 313-room hotel for foreign students
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Most Richmondites work in home city

National survey says only 27 per cent commute into Vancouver
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KPU eager to host more international students

Lure of foreign funds can impact what programs are offered: Critic
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