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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

Last Friday’s front feature in the Richmond News highlighted the growing problem of so-called “birth tourism” in Richmond Vancouver Coastal Health has filed a civil claim worth over one million dollars (and counting) against a foreign national who sk
B.C. Indigenous artist designed upcoming Grateful Dead boxed set

B.C. Indigenous artist designed upcoming Grateful Dead boxed set

One of the pieces by Roy Henry Vickers that will be used for the boxed set called Raven People. The Grateful Dead's upcoming 19-disc boxed set will be released in an ornate box created by B.C. First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers.
Strained U.S.-Canada relationship backs arguments for pipeline, say Liberals

Strained U.S.-Canada relationship backs arguments for pipeline, say Liberals

The federal Liberals are pointing to the unpredictable wrath of the American president to further buttress their argument that Canada needs the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to reduce its trade dependence on the United States. The U.S.
Broadway closed this weekend for transit construction work

Broadway closed this weekend for transit construction work

The percentage of Vancouver residents using public transit to get to and from work has been steadily increasing over the last two decades.
Nearly a quarter of Metro Vancouver seniors live in unaffordable housing

Nearly a quarter of Metro Vancouver seniors live in unaffordable housing

There may be a common perception that the over-65s have it easy when it comes to their homes, and that they are mostly basking in vast amounts of equity.
Retro Roller Jam rolls into Robson Square

Retro Roller Jam rolls into Robson Square

Robson Square’s skating rink will be turned into a classic disco Sunday for the second annual F.U.B.A.R. Roller Jam. All proceeds will go the Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon.
BC Ferries fuel rebate will be removed on June 27 and fares will increase

BC Ferries fuel rebate will be removed on June 27 and fares will increase

Photo By DARREN STONE, Times Colonist It will cost more to travel on BC Ferries starting on June 27 when the company removes the fuel rebates that have been in place since the spring of 2016.
‘High’ price of a starter condo: Former crack den listed at $419K

‘High’ price of a starter condo: Former crack den listed at $419K

In this East Vancouver building, a one-bed unit that was formerly a cocaine and fentanyl packaging house is listed for sale at $419,000 as of June 8, 2018.
RCMP arrest alleged thief after owner tracks stolen truck with GPS

RCMP arrest alleged thief after owner tracks stolen truck with GPS

File photo A tech-savvy business owner helped Burnaby Mounties nab an alleged truck thief earlier this month. On June 1, Burnaby RCMP got a report of a stolen work vehicle.
B.C. child rep has 'grave concerns' about contract homes for foster kids

B.C. child rep has 'grave concerns' about contract homes for foster kids

B.C. Children’s Representative Bernard Richard speaks to media from the Grand Pacific Hotel in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.
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