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City of Richmond to host annual Remembrance Day ceremony

City of Richmond to host annual Remembrance Day ceremony

On Sunday, Nov. 11, the City of Richmond will honour men and women who gave their lives to protect Canada through its annual Remembrance Day ceremony at city hall.
Nanny shortage hurting economy, advocates claim

Nanny shortage hurting economy, advocates claim

As B.C. parents struggle with lack of child-care options, industry observers are lamenting limited federal goverment progress on a program that could bring in more caregivers from countries like the Philippines.
Richmond’s new council sworn in

Richmond’s new council sworn in

Richmond’s new council was sworn in Monday night, and as mayor and councillors recited the oath of office and the oath of allegiance, the next few years of the city’s local government launched.
This is what you do if your referendum package doesn't arrive

This is what you do if your referendum package doesn't arrive

The initial mailout for referendum voting packages is now done. But what happens if you don’t receive one in the mail? Eligible voters who did not receive a voting package have until midnight Nov.
Richmond’s new city council prepares to be sworn in tonight

Richmond’s new city council prepares to be sworn in tonight

Richmond’s new council will be sworn in Monday night, just over two weeks after the city’s dramatic election.
UPDATE: One person has been arrested after a drug lab was discovered in New Westminster

UPDATE: One person has been arrested after a drug lab was discovered in New Westminster

Investigation into Sunday’s drug lab explosion continues
Richmond conference aims to address the shortage of walk-in clinics

Richmond conference aims to address the shortage of walk-in clinics

A conference will be held in Richmond this weekend that aims to address the shortage of walk-in clinics in the city and province-wide.
TransLink honours veterans with commemorative Compass Cards, free rides

TransLink honours veterans with commemorative Compass Cards, free rides

Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, TransLink has introduced a line of commemorative Compass Cards to honour Canadian veterans and to raise money for a worthy cause.

TransLink getting ready for winter weather

TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond said his organization has been working with their municipal counterparts to ensure priority roads are clear of ice and snow
Richmond town hall aims to demystify electoral reform

Richmond town hall aims to demystify electoral reform

Electoral reform voting packages have been sent out and to help Richmondites make an informed decision, one individual has organized a town hall meeting in Steveston next week.