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Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says

Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year after three annual increases in a row, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.
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Richmond named Canada's most active community

Richmond named Canada's most active community

The city also received $100,000 to be used towards physical activity and sport initiatives for residents.
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Alleged hijacker makes first appearance in Richmond Provincial Court

Alleged hijacker makes first appearance in Richmond Provincial Court

Shaheer Cassim is facing two counts after allegedly taking control of a plane in Victoria.
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'Heartbreaking': Richmond animal charity targeted in $95K donation scam

'Heartbreaking': Richmond animal charity targeted in $95K donation scam

A fake estate donation has saddled RAPS with unexpected debt, prompting the non-profit to warn other charities.
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Rob Shaw: Strike clouds gather over Victoria as BCGEU walks from talks

Rob Shaw: Strike clouds gather over Victoria as BCGEU walks from talks

Province's largest public-sector union disputes NDP claims it can't afford wage increases.
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Half of BCGEU members living paycheque to paycheque, union says as it prepares for strike vote

Half of BCGEU members living paycheque to paycheque, union says as it prepares for strike vote

One in five BCGEU members who responded to the poll said they took on a second job to make ends meet.
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Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver in July

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver in July

Metro Vancouver is home to Canada's top five most expensive cities to rent in.
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Skipping time off? You're not alone

Skipping time off? You're not alone

Two polls find that many Canadians don't take all of the vacation days they are owed.
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Trump thinks Canadians 'nasty' for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador

Trump thinks Canadians 'nasty' for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador

Premier Eby said the ambassador's remarks show Canadians' efforts to stand up to Trump are "having an impact," and he encouraged people to "keep it up."
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Here's how Canada's LNG exports could make your heating bill go up

Here's how Canada's LNG exports could make your heating bill go up

Canada's LNG industry is just getting going, but one expert says the 'party is almost over' when it comes to economic benefits.
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