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New Westminster supports competition pool – if the feds kick in some cash

New Westminster supports competition pool – if the feds kick in some cash

An aquatics centre with all the bells and whistles needed to host competitions could cost up to $15 million more than a community pool – but the city is willing to take the plunge if the feds will kick in some cash.
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IKEA to ban single-use plastic

IKEA to ban single-use plastic

IKEA stores across Canada, including Richmond’s location, plans to eliminate all single-use plastic from its home furnishing range by January 2020.
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Government expanding coverage for insulin pumps

Government expanding coverage for insulin pumps

Province eliminates age restrictions
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IHOP’s rebranding campaign makes us weep with disappointment

IHOP’s rebranding campaign makes us weep with disappointment

Sorry, International House of Bootsauce hopefuls
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Birth and dash: Richmond Hospital owed $1.2 million for skipped neonatal bill

Birth and dash: Richmond Hospital owed $1.2 million for skipped neonatal bill

Yan Xia's baby needed extensive neonatal care but Xia never ended up paying the hospital
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Birth and dash: Richmond Hospital owed $1.2 million for skipped neonatal bill

Birth and dash: Richmond Hospital owed $1.2 million for skipped neonatal bill

Yan Xia's baby needed extensive neonatal care but Xia never ended up paying the hospital
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Cannabis townhall meeting set for Monday in New West

Cannabis townhall meeting set for Monday in New West

A townhall meeting is being held to get public input regarding the retail sale of cannabis in the Royal City. The city is hosting an open council workshop on Monday, June 18 at 6 p.m.
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Nominees for educator awards sought

Nominees for educator awards sought

June 30 is the deadline to nominate for the new Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education
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Stories of shoes lace immigrants from around the world together in Vancouver

Stories of shoes lace immigrants from around the world together in Vancouver

Shoe Project premieres at the Museum of Vancouver June 22
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Where to go strawberry picking in Richmond and beyond

Where to go strawberry picking in Richmond and beyond

Check out Richmond's Birak Berry Farms or W & A Farms to pick your own.
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