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Richmond-based petition asks for public inquiry into money laundering

Richmond-based petition asks for public inquiry into money laundering

Richmond resident Jack Trovato delivered a petition to the B.C. Legislature Thursday with 3,363 signatures asking for action on money laundering especially as it relates to real estate in the Lower Mainland.
Crash on Highway 99 at Blundell slows Friday commute

Crash on Highway 99 at Blundell slows Friday commute

A crash on Highway 99 in Richmond that slowed traffic during the busy Friday afternoon commute was cleared around 4:30 p.m. The crash happened in the highway's southbound lanes, just south of the Blundell Road overpass. It had the HOV lane blocked.
Richmond sewer rates capped in summer months

Richmond sewer rates capped in summer months

After a Richmond resident complained about sewer rates being based on water usage, city council decided last week to cap sewer rates in the summer months.
This sinkhole in front of a Vancouver brewery has been expanding for a month

This sinkhole in front of a Vancouver brewery has been expanding for a month

The beloved “4th and Alberta Sinkhole” is also referred to as the “Oil Well” by locals...
Richmond's second FreshCo will also open May 16

Richmond's second FreshCo will also open May 16

The other new FreshCo store in Richmond will also have its grand opening on Thursday, May 16.
Province-wide tuition waiver gives former foster kids fighting chance at a post-secondary education

Province-wide tuition waiver gives former foster kids fighting chance at a post-secondary education

Free schooling, extra support services help — but should the government offer even more?
Man in Motion challenges Richmond businesses

Man in Motion challenges Richmond businesses

Rick Hansen has a call to action for businesses and other organizations in Richmond: set the bar higher and make your businesses accessible to people with disabilities.
Meet ‘Oscar,’ the garbage sorting bot using artificial intelligence at YVR

Meet ‘Oscar,’ the garbage sorting bot using artificial intelligence at YVR

Whether it’s in a mall, office or airport, standing in front of a collection of waste bins and trying to decipher which one an empty coffee cup should go in can end up being an oddly frustrating task.
How to travel safely with pets this summer: SPCA

How to travel safely with pets this summer: SPCA

The days are getting longer and with summer just around the corner, the BC SPCA is reminding travelers how to take trips safely with their pets.
Thieves don’t discriminate

Thieves don’t discriminate

No neighbourhood singled out for break-and-enters