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$8 tablet strollers replace free ones at Richmond Centre

$8 tablet strollers replace free ones at Richmond Centre

Not all parents are happy about the switch.
Temporary modular housing opens in Richmond

Temporary modular housing opens in Richmond

The suites for the city's homeless population have faced a contentious journey to completion.
BC Ferries changes timing of extra Easter sailings

BC Ferries changes timing of extra Easter sailings

With the Queen of Surrey still out of service following a March 26 accident at Langdale, BC Ferries has been re-jigging the Route 3 schedule. The company posted a new schedule for the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route on April 5.
Gas prices climb to another record high in Metro Vancouver

Gas prices climb to another record high in Metro Vancouver

Fuel costs have risen once again in Metro Vancouver, breaking records that were just set late last week. Prices at some Richmond stations were listed at 168.
Community garden demand grows in Richmond

Community garden demand grows in Richmond

Four new community gardens have been proposed for Richmond over the next couple years, but one councillor is hoping the city will follow up on a comprehensive farm plan for the entire municipality.
B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

VICTORIA — All light-duty cars and trucks sold in British Columbia would have to be zero-emission by 2040 under legislation tabled Wednesday.
Have a bet on who will rule or die in final Game of Thrones series

Have a bet on who will rule or die in final Game of Thrones series

BCLC has set up odds for people to gamble on the dramatic outcomes of series 8
Extra service added to deal with Sun Run crowds

Extra service added to deal with Sun Run crowds

The massive Vancouver Sun Run is this Sunday and TransLink has released its additional services and detour routes. SkyTrain Expo and Millennium Line trains run half an hour earlier, with first trains leaving between 6:30 and 6:45 a.m.
RCMP arrest man in Richmond after road rage incident

RCMP arrest man in Richmond after road rage incident

An RCMP helicopter followed a road rage suspect from Langley to Richmond on Tuesday, which led to the arrest of a 22-year-old. Police say they were called shortly before 2:30 p.m.
Plan offers ideas to reduce space in schools

Plan offers ideas to reduce space in schools

The Minister of Education told the Richmond News that his government isn't interested in schools closing.