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Jack Knox: Computer pioneer lived quietly in our midst

Jack Knox: Computer pioneer lived quietly in our midst

Kathleen Booth’s work was so significant that when the 100-year-old died this fall, her passing merited major media coverage in her native Britain. So why didn’t we all know that she had spent the past 44 years living in Sooke?
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Mario Canseco: Survey: Support for changing British Columbia’s name is highest among youth

Mario Canseco: Survey: Support for changing British Columbia’s name is highest among youth

In August 2021, shortly after the federal government announced its intention to enhance support to Indigenous communities as a result of recent discoveries related to residential schools, Research Co.
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Rob Shaw: Eby has yet to live up to mounting ‘man of action’ expectations

Rob Shaw: Eby has yet to live up to mounting ‘man of action’ expectations

David Eby never actually called himself the “man of action,” but boy has the moniker stuck in the early days of the premier-designate’s tenure. Unfortunately, that label is proving to be both a blessing and a curse.
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Letter: Big test coming for new Richmond city council

Letter: Big test coming for new Richmond city council

A Richmond News reader believes the newly-sworn in council has work to do to regain the public trust
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Book Review: Post-birthday reflections

Book Review: Post-birthday reflections

Richmond Public Library staff reviews Emma Straub's This Time Tomorrow.
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Rob Shaw: Eby praises period poverty cause as provincial task force gets underway

Rob Shaw: Eby praises period poverty cause as provincial task force gets underway

“No one should have to choose between buying groceries and period products, it’s that simple,” said David Eby.
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Letter: Not much fireworks fun for pets in Richmond

Letter: Not much fireworks fun for pets in Richmond

A Richmond News reader was stunned to see dog owners taking their pets to the fireworks display
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Jack Knox: As monarch vanishes from ferries, take a deep breath

Jack Knox: As monarch vanishes from ferries, take a deep breath

B.C. Ferries has decided to not only remove the Queen’s portrait from its vessels, but to rid itself of the royal presence altogether: It will not replace the pictures with ones of King Charles
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Column: Blue is a many splendored thing

Column: Blue is a many splendored thing

Blue is often associated with the exceptional.
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Letter: We need more new blood on Richmond city council

Letter: We need more new blood on Richmond city council

A Richmond News reader is disheartened by seeing the same faces on city council after the election
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