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Empty Richmond homes net $10 million in speculation tax

Empty Richmond homes net $10 million in speculation tax

The number of empty homes in Richmond was half the number in 2019 compared to 2018 but the amount of tax collected still rose.
List of Richmond schools affected by principal shuffle

List of Richmond schools affected by principal shuffle

Seven elementary schools and five secondaries have been listed by Richmond School District
Two B.C. universities make list of top 'sugar baby' schools in Canada

Two B.C. universities make list of top 'sugar baby' schools in Canada

According to the company, there are now over 350,000 sugar baby students across Canada.
Richmondite finds a lost bag from the 90s and its contents reveal a family’s history

Richmondite finds a lost bag from the 90s and its contents reveal a family’s history

A Richmondite found a leather bag filled with documents that tell part of Richmond’s history.
Safeway employee in Richmond tests positive for COVID

Safeway employee in Richmond tests positive for COVID

The employee last worked at the store on January 7.
Accident on Highway 91 in Richmond

Accident on Highway 91 in Richmond

There is a crash on Highway 91 westbound before the Westminster Highway overpass. Traffic is down to one lane and drivers are being asked to slow down and take an alternative route for the time being.
IHIT releases photo of Richmond's latest gangland victim

IHIT releases photo of Richmond's latest gangland victim

IHIT is asking drivers to check their dashcam footage if they were in the area at the time of the shooting
Home Before Dark filming returns to Steveston this week

Home Before Dark filming returns to Steveston this week

Filming crew will be in the area on Jan. 13, 14 and 18.
Point Roberts lone grocery store needs to see its Canadian customers soon

Point Roberts lone grocery store needs to see its Canadian customers soon

International Marketplace owner never would have believed her store would go 10 months and counting without Canadian customers
Scheduled power outages in Richmond for Jan. 11 to 18

Scheduled power outages in Richmond for Jan. 11 to 18

Richmond residents in multiple areas will experience power outages as BC Hydro has scheduled repair and replacement work.