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Richmond schools prepare for Remembrance Day

Richmond schools prepare for Remembrance Day

Students around Richmond are preparing for their Remembrance Day assemblies that will educate students and honour those who served with songs, performances and visits from veterans.
When it comes to transit funding, all roads lead to disagreement

When it comes to transit funding, all roads lead to disagreement

In the first days of November, the political attention of the province has shifted away from municipal politics.

Second poppy donation box stolen in Coquitlam

Legion said the container, located at the Coquitlam Public Library, could have held between $100 and $200

Metered utility bill statements available in Richmond

Richmond home owners can now find their quarterly utility bill statements in the mail or online. Deadline for payment is Wednesday, Dec. 12. Bills can be paid online or in person to avoid any potential Canada Post service disruptions.
Consumers seek certainty about sustainable seafood labelling

Consumers seek certainty about sustainable seafood labelling

If you are a conscientious consumer, you may look for sustainable seafood labels when buying fish or ordering seafood in a restaurant. You may look for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label when buying tuna in the grocery store, for example.
Operation Red Nose kicks off this week

Operation Red Nose kicks off this week

Operation Red Nose is kicking off its 17th year in Richmond and Delta this week with the hopes of keeping people safe this holiday season.
Remembrance Day poppies go digital

Remembrance Day poppies go digital

For the first time, Remembrance Day poppies have gone digital in a campaign meant to complement the traditional lapel poppy pin. Available now until Nov.
Richmond insurance firm facing $47 million investment fraud probe

Richmond insurance firm facing $47 million investment fraud probe

An insurance group with an office in Richmond is facing allegations of $47 million investment fraud. The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has accused the three leaders of FS Financial Strategies Inc.
Dog ban part of long-range plan for Grouse Mountain park

Dog ban part of long-range plan for Grouse Mountain park

A long-term plan for Grouse Mountain Regional Park, including the banning of dogs on a popular trail, was unanimously approved by the Metro Vancouver board on Oct. 26. Upgrading the B.C.
Poppy box swiped off counter at Tim Hortons

Poppy box swiped off counter at Tim Hortons

The first case of somebody stealing a poppy box has sadly arrived. A Remembrance Day poppy donation box was swiped off the counter of a Tim Hortons in Coquitlam's Austin Heights neighbourhood early Friday morning.