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Despite many experts asserting that the current research is inconclusive, B.C.'s education minister George Abbott says the proof is out there that a balanced school calendar has academic benefits.

A 20-year-old Richmond man is among the latest to be facing charges for his part in the notorious Stanley Cup riot last year.

In the second of our two-part series on the balanced school calendar, the News profiles the work of Garden City and Spulukwuks elementaries and the Education Ministers point of view.

The school is full to the brim and there's a long lineup of teachers and students knocking down the door to get in.

If theres one group thats keeping a close eye on all developments related to balanced calendars, its the Richmond Teachers Association (RTA).

The City of Richmond just signed a deal that will see funding for the Canada Line Capstan station be fully paid for by developers building new residential units in the Capstan Village area.

Residents question minister at town hall meeting

Any parent worried that, by December, theyre going to be scrambling around for childcare need not fret.

The team will sail in Queen's pageant, as only Canadians