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This is not death row for dogs: Richmond kennel owner

This is not death row for dogs: Richmond kennel owner

A distraught Richmond animal lover wants to get the message out that her kennels are not death row for dogs. Sylvia Goldmanis, who owns Richmond Dog Boarding and Play at the foot of No.
Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

International rift over Meng Wanzhou case is a ‘gift’ that highlights incompatibility between Canada and authoritarian regime, says author Jonathan Manthorpe
Farm Fest expanded for 2019

Farm Fest expanded for 2019

Farm Fest will take place on Aug. 10 this year with additional events and entertainment at the Garden City Lands.
Two Richmond schools get funding for new playgrounds

Two Richmond schools get funding for new playgrounds

Two Richmond schools are among 50 to be receiving provincial funding for new playgrounds this year. Grauer and Kidd elementary schools will both be given $90,000 to build standard playgrounds, the province announced last Friday.
Ripple effect of lawyers’ job action could slow courts to a halt: Richmond lawyer

Ripple effect of lawyers’ job action could slow courts to a halt: Richmond lawyer

If you thought B.C.’s justice system was painfully slow already, a Richmond lawyer is warning it’s about to get a whole lot more pedestrian.
Richmond council pushes for earlier agendas

Richmond council pushes for earlier agendas

Richmond council will receive its agendas five business days before its meetings.
BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

The BC SPCA is trying to rally support for Bill C-84, which broadens the definition of bestiality and expands provisions against animals used for fighting.
SFU breaks ground on $10M-plus stadium on Burnaby Mountain

SFU breaks ground on $10M-plus stadium on Burnaby Mountain

Simon Fraser University is breaking ground Tuesday as construction begins on the SFU stadium project. This is a joint initiative by SFU and Simon Fraser Student Society that is estimated to be completed in the summer of 2020.
More RCMP officers expected at this Richmond shopping centre Tuesday

More RCMP officers expected at this Richmond shopping centre Tuesday

Shoppers heading to McArthurGlen Designer Outlets tomorrow might notice an increase in RCMP officers and first responders in the area. On Tuesday, Lower Mainland RCMP officers are scheduled to conduct scenario-based, critical incident training.
Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

The Bank of Canada is inviting people to touch the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond to check out new security features. You can check all your polymer notes in the same way—feel, look and flip: Feel the smooth, unique texture of the note.