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Les Leyne: Yes, the criminal-justice system is broken

Les Leyne: Yes, the criminal-justice system is broken

The assistant deputy attorney general responsible for the prosecution service issued an unusual statement disputing the “catch and release” phrase and saying it’s not the province that set the strong presumption in favour of pretrial release
Survey: Pandemic’s changes to travel and other business practices appear permanent

Survey: Pandemic’s changes to travel and other business practices appear permanent

More than half of British Columbians feel good about their current working arrangements.
Jordan Bateman: Appadurai ousting just business as usual for the NDP

Jordan Bateman: Appadurai ousting just business as usual for the NDP

Appadurai’s nomination application still hasn’t been accepted by the NDP brass. It has become clear it never will be.
Column: Richmond eats that Michelin should consider

Column: Richmond eats that Michelin should consider

Digging into Richmond's unique restaurants.
Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes ahead with what parents call 'clawback of care' for autistic children

Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes ahead with what parents call 'clawback of care' for autistic children

Despite parent concerns, the province will move ahead with dramatic changes to autism services for kids.
Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Unlike David Eby, who initially tried to downplay crime concerns, Attorney General Murray leans more toward accepting that a state of crisis exists
Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Unlike David Eby, who initially tried to downplay crime concerns, Attorney General Murray leans more toward accepting that a state of crisis exists
Rob Shaw: Crises crowd Horgan's last legislative session

Rob Shaw: Crises crowd Horgan's last legislative session

"The province in general appears in for a rough ride until the next premier takes the reins."
Real action needed now on Indigenous reconciliation issues, poll finds

Real action needed now on Indigenous reconciliation issues, poll finds

When Canadians ponder the ramifications of territory acknowledgements, there is a mixture of hope and dismay, according to a new survey.
Letters: Same people always seem to be elected

Letters: Same people always seem to be elected

A Richmond News readers is lamenting the impression that it's the same old faces after every election at city council