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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.

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

“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.

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.

Contract leaves homeowner in the cold

Retired administrator looks to launch district-wide program

(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.

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.

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.

Retired administrator looks to launch district-wide program