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Seven people with alleged gang ties charged with kidnapping; police tracked hostage to Richmond business

Seven people allegedly associated with the Red Scorpions and Independent Soldiers criminal gangs are facing kidnapping and unlawful confinement charges after a 29-yearold man was abducted Oct. 20 from a downtown Vancouver restaurant.

Richmond plane crash: Burning passenger prepared to die

Kelly Jablonski remembers being on fire, unable to move in the crashed plane, and giving up, knowing he was going to die.

Publisher gives tips to aspiring Richmond authors

Over the years, publisher Jo Blackmore has seen her fair share of the good, the bad and the really awful.

Scorned wife admits slitting rival's throat

A jury was shown a video Wednesday of a Richmond, B.C., senior calmly describing how she used box cutters to slit the throat of a friend she believed was having an affair with her husband.

Waving the magic educational wand

Trustee hopefuls granted wish to heal old budget wounds

Richmond baker shares his pumpkin recipes

Tis the day after Halloween and the carved pumpkin that brought a smile on the faces of little ghosts and goblins is about to become a shrunken gourd. Pumpkins are full of potassium and vitamins A and C.

Orca wood carving unveiled

Today (Friday) is a big day for Steveston-based whale-watching tour company.

Orca wood carving unveiled in Steveston to thank community; event will be filmed for chainsaw TV show

Today (Friday) is a big day for Steveston-based whale-watching tour company.

Arts Calendar

Nov. 19 Festival of Voice -- 15 Years of Celebration Presented by Elena Steele's Voice Studio at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and for students. Call 604-270-1812 or visit www.gatewaytheatre.com. Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd.

Movies play therapist for addicted teens

Using movies in therapy is not a new idea -- it's one that has been used by therapists and counselors for years. However, Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS) is taking it to a new level.