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Richmond RCMP are seeking witnesses to an alleged assault, involving racial slurs, that took place near the Ironwood area earlier this month. According to RCMP, police arrived on scene at Steveston Highway and No. 5 Road at 2:08 p.m.

Schools are organizing proms and graduation ceremonies on home screens to celebrate an important life milestone — but nothing virtual can really replace crossing the stage in front of peers, teachers and family to receive a high school diploma.

The City of Richmond has issued a traffic advisory for Friday evening into Saturday morning for the Finn Slough area.

An animal rights lawyer who represents the Richmond-based Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) has once again been nominated for a prestigious industry award.

Gavin Deloes had been in an accident in Coquitlam last Friday, and on Sunday, he left Royal Columbian Hospital in a hospital gown and slippers.

A man who walked away from Royal Columbian Hospital Sunday in a hospital gown and slippers was found dead in Burnaby Thursday. Gavin Deloes had been in a motor vehicle accident in Coquitlam last Friday at around 8:30 a.m.

While many of us have been staying home to contribute to public health and safety, some have also opened their homes to new pets. According to Humane Canada, adoption numbers have increased by up to 60% across the country.

A cyclist was taken to Richmond Hospital on Thursday afternoon after apparently smashing into the back of a truck. According to traffic reports and the RCMP, the accident happened around 3:45 p.m. at No. 6 and Cambie roads.

“Quiet, strong leader.” This is how Farah Meralli, social studies and humanities teacher at Burnett secondary, described Maggie Xiong, a graduating student who has received Richmond’s second $80,000 Schulich scholarship this year.

Smaller airlines may have more flexibility when it comes to resuming service levels and adapting to the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.