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New Richmond museum on the table

New Richmond museum on the table

A city facility telling the “Richmond Story” in a community gathering space – this is what staff is recommending council endorse as they plan a new museum.
B.C. seizing contraband tobacco

B.C. seizing contraband tobacco

Millions of dollars in tax revenue would be lost with contraband tobacco sales, Ministry of Finance says
Historic Steveston United Church receives grant for upgrades

Historic Steveston United Church receives grant for upgrades

A former Steveston church built by volunteers in 1894 will get a new foundation, thanks in part to a $150,000 city grant earmarked to preserve heritage buildings in the historic fishing village.
B.C. retailers watch drone deliveries lift off

B.C. retailers watch drone deliveries lift off

Retailers have started using drones to deliver products to customers in remote parts of Canada, and with companies around the world improving drone-delivery systems, an increasing number of Canadians are likely to soon be able to receive purchases by
More than 500 native B.C. baby animals get 'second chance at life' (VIDEOS)

More than 500 native B.C. baby animals get 'second chance at life' (VIDEOS)

Donations are needed to help care for the hundreds of orphaned baby animals in B.C. during spring
B.C. residents urged to stay safe and aware of wildfire risks over long weekend

B.C. residents urged to stay safe and aware of wildfire risks over long weekend

The province is reminding the public to take precautions and be fire and emergency safe
Vancouver Aquarium sues city and park board for damages, revenue loss from cetacean ban

Vancouver Aquarium sues city and park board for damages, revenue loss from cetacean ban

Lawsuit claims an unspecified amount in damages for breach of contract
Global drug study ranks Canada #3 in the world for drunkenness

Global drug study ranks Canada #3 in the world for drunkenness

Canada is famous for many things – but is drunkenness one of them?
Showers and hints of sun in Richmond’s long weekend forecast

Showers and hints of sun in Richmond’s long weekend forecast

It’ll be a mostly raining long weekend for Richmond coming up, but there may be a few sunny breaks for relief. On Friday, showers are expected throughout the morning with a mix of sun and cloud later in the afternoon, according to Environment Canada.
Richmond council pushes for more salvage, including wood waste

Richmond council pushes for more salvage, including wood waste

The cost of demolition is on the rise but Richmond council extends time to allow for more salvage