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Hugo the dog is fine: City of Richmond debunks claims of neglect

Hugo the dog is fine: City of Richmond debunks claims of neglect

Posters have been plastered in Richmond and over social media claiming a dog has been neglected.
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Mental health coverage expanded for refugees, immigrants on Island

Mental health coverage expanded for refugees, immigrants on Island

“This grant will allow our centre to continue to provide holistic mental-health services to the entire family.”
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Woman battles for insurance claim two years after White Rock Lake fire

Woman battles for insurance claim two years after White Rock Lake fire

After her housing burn to the ground in 2021, Jennifer Carlson has been fighting with her insurance company to receive money she’s owed from them.
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Surrey developer presents plan for Penticton mega-build

Surrey developer presents plan for Penticton mega-build

Tien Sher proposal would create more than 1,500 homes plus commercial space in large phased project near the Penticton Regional Hospital
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Forest company granted request to appeal fine for wildfire

Forest company granted request to appeal fine for wildfire

Tolko Industries facing more $343,000 fine for cost of April 2016 wildfire near Nazko
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B.C. man pays $8,000 to bogus B.C. Hydro 'employee' threatening disconnection

B.C. man pays $8,000 to bogus B.C. Hydro 'employee' threatening disconnection

The caller, who said his name was John, warned that the power would be cut within an hour because of overdue payments, Oak Bay police said
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Skirmish disrupts Richmond photoshoot of former MP Kenny Chiu

Skirmish disrupts Richmond photoshoot of former MP Kenny Chiu

The former federal Conservative representative of Steveston-Richmond East found himself in the middle of a tense altercation last week
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Vancouver stockbroker fined $25K after trading millions of dollars for fraud convict

Vancouver stockbroker fined $25K after trading millions of dollars for fraud convict

Regulators said Robert Barber, senior investment advisor for Research Capital, failed his 'gatekeeping' duties when he conducted trades for a man criminally convicted of fraud.
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B.C. rolls out rural transportation surveys but the roadmap for action is unclear

B.C. rolls out rural transportation surveys but the roadmap for action is unclear

Tiny communities like Tahsis don’t have the money to set up shuttle or bus services on their own.
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Richmond RCMP warn of new scam tactics using AI

Richmond RCMP warn of new scam tactics using AI

Scammers often use pressure tactics and create a sense of urgency to defraud victims.
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