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Dial-a-dope delivery busted

Richmond Mounties have cracked what's believed to be a "pizza delivery style" crack and heroin operation. The detachment's Organized Crime Unit ended a six-month investigation with two arrests - Richmond's Emerson Mendoza-Lopez and John Weiss.

Car fire forces hotel evacuation

No one was hurt, but a car went bust at the River Rock Casino Resort after it caught fire on the fifth level of the parkade early Thursday morning.
Immigrant students want credit for ESL courses

Immigrant students want credit for ESL courses

When a high school student learns another language, they get a credit towards their graduation — unless that other language is English.

Young writers made to feel less alone

“There’s never going to be an America’s Next Top Writer. What would they show, a back sitting at a computer?” said Laura Thomas, a Vancouver-based communications specialist, fostering the development of young writers.
Pick a banner to beautify Richmond

Pick a banner to beautify Richmond

The City of Richmond is calling on the community to select two street banner designs for next year. The annual street banner contest generated more than 400 entries and now the public can vote until Oct.

Gas customer fears firing up the furnace

Contract leaves homeowner in the cold

Blundell elementary joins the Breakfast Club circuit

Retired administrator looks to launch district-wide program

Older youth slip through cracks in mental health care

(The second and final part to "Pathways to support") When the average kid turns 19, they're far from being the full, functioning adult of a, say, 30-year-old.
Most abandoned dogs found homes

Most abandoned dogs found homes

Almost all of the 60 cats and dogs left at the doorsteps of animal shelters in Richmond, Kelowna and New Westminster late last month have found new homes.

Waterfront training docks in Richmond

The work of marine dock workers has always been a "hands-on" business. In the early days that meant hauling goods on and off ships with heavy loads borne on the backs of burly stevedores.