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Weaver says Plecas vindicated, allegations of misspending ‘absolutely abhorrent’

Weaver says Plecas vindicated, allegations of misspending ‘absolutely abhorrent’

Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says he’s livid about allegations of misspending by two top officials at the B.C. legislature, adding his party would block their return to work.
B.C.’s skilled labour shortage about to become acute

B.C.’s skilled labour shortage about to become acute

Can the province find the 14,000 skilled labourers needed to build major infrastructure?
Report paints ugly picture of alleged overspending by legislative officers

Report paints ugly picture of alleged overspending by legislative officers

“You don’t have to be in the building long to know that something is off.” So said Alan Mullen, the special advisor to B.C.
Coquitlam man sentenced to 10 years in prison for New Westminster home invasion

Coquitlam man sentenced to 10 years in prison for New Westminster home invasion

One of two men found guilty of a violent home invasion in New Westminster in 2016 was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week. Stephen Smith, 23, of Coquitlam was handed a decade-long sentence in B.C. Supreme Court on Jan.
Public invited to T2 info session

Public invited to T2 info session

The public is invited to an upcoming information session being held by the federal review panel for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 container terminal project. The event will take place Wednesday, Jan.
Canada Post stamps mark Year of the Pig

Canada Post stamps mark Year of the Pig

Canada Post has released its Year of the Pig stamp in honour of the upcoming Lunar New Year, and some Richmondites have already added it to their collections.
Plecas report alleges ‘flagrant overspending’ at legislature

Plecas report alleges ‘flagrant overspending’ at legislature

Update: Speaker Darryl Plecas has released a report alleging “flagrant overspending” by suspended legislative officers sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz and clerk of the house Craig James, including lavish business trips overseas and inappropriate cash paym
You can now track New West's Q to Q Ferry in real-time

You can now track New West's Q to Q Ferry in real-time

Things are happening with the Q to Q Ferry as far as innovations.
New West fire department generates the most requests for information from city hall

New West fire department generates the most requests for information from city hall

The New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service has been generating the most Freedom of Information requests from city hall, but a couple of other departments aren’t far behind.
Get outside this evening to see a total lunar eclipse

Get outside this evening to see a total lunar eclipse

A mix of clear skies and cloud is forecast for the Lower Mainland Sunday night, meaning residents have a good chance of seeing the total lunar eclipse. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is safe to look at with the naked eye.