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City fears farm loophole could cause losses

Metro Vancouver directors worry municipalities could lose significant tax dollars - while the federal and provincial governments rake the money in - under a scheme that allows large-scale medical marijuana producers to apply for farmtax status even i
Steveston barber cuts a classic

Steveston barber cuts a classic

Iain Mackelworth took his staff to a Downtown Vancouver event just to have a look at the competition...but came back with a medal and a trophy
Don’t disrespect the Fraser: Richmond rescue team

Don’t disrespect the Fraser: Richmond rescue team

As man goes missing, presumed drowned, on the river, search and rescue volunteer Brian Hobbs warns people to at least wear a lifejacket when they venture out to sea
Richmond D-Day vets show off their pride

Richmond D-Day vets show off their pride

D Day veterans Doreen Bleackley and Len Rigg show off their pride with T-shirts to mark the 70 th anniversary of the famous landings onto mainland Europe during the Second World War, Bleackley and Rigg are residents at The Maple Residences in Stevest
Richmond man pleads guilty to drunk driving in 2012 crash that killed brothers

Richmond man pleads guilty to drunk driving in 2012 crash that killed brothers

A Richmond man charged in connection with a 2012 crash that killed two teen brothers has pleaded guilty to alcohol-related charges.

Colour TVs, rock 'n' roll and the Class of '54

Strict teachers, corporal punishment recalled as first ever grad class of Richmond High regroup for possibly last reunion

Getting in the face of drivers

A pilot program to calm speeding traffic in Richmond will see two signs popping up where drivers can't, and shouldn't, miss them - right in the middle of the road. The City of Richmond has teamed up with local resident Ken Thibault, who is the B.C.

Bountiful strawberry season expected

They are big, red, juicy, full of flavour, and about a week or two early.

Cathcart's four medals leads way for Wildcats

McMath Wildcats' young up-and-coming talent was on full display again at last weekend's B.C. Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships in Langley.

Dog treats not for sharing

For all you dog owners, the lesson of this story is, never introduce a few treats to a pack of dogs. Rarely does anything good come of this. Just ask 11 year-old Sheltie, Sean, and his master Sandra Gracie, a resident of Steveston.