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It can be hard enough for governments to budget beyond the next election year. But try getting them to consider making financial commitments through the next century.

A "realignment of resources" at Richmond Hospital may have released $1.4 million for 30 new residential care beds for seniors. But it could also result in a number of frontline nursing staff at the hospital being cut as a consequence.

A man accused of shooting four people at a Richmond banquet hall last year has been found not criminally responsible for his actions by reason of mental disorder. The ruling was made last week in Richmond Provincial Court following a trial.

A man arrested in B.C. is being sought for extradition to the U.S. over allegations he was part of a conspiracy to hack into the computers of American defence contractors for secrets relating to military aircraft and weapons systems.

Richmond Public Library and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. are partnering to offer a free program called "Canadian Healthy Lifestyle for Women" tomorrow (July 17) from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Cambie Branch library, at 11590 Cambie Rd.

It can be hard enough for governments to budget beyond the next election year. But try getting them to consider making financial commitments through the next century.

The Buck Ear in Steveston village was the place to be for local football fans celebrating the World Cup Final match as Germany edged Argentina 1-0 Sunday in Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil.

Up to 25 nursing positions could be lost as Vancouver Coastal Health and nurses union figure out impact of changes at Richmond Hospital, which freed up $1.4 million for residential seniors care

Su Bin, aka Stephen Su, accused of unlawful access to U.S. computer networks of Boeing and other defence contractors

Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu was accused of shooting four people at the Riverside Banquet Hall