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Bird count down in south Richmond, but snowy owls on the up

They may be down on previous years, but second best in the whole of Canada isnt to be sniffed at. The preliminary results from the 111th annual Ladner Christmas Bird Count which takes in south Richmond recorded 140 different species during the Dec.

Program helps moms mother themselves

Depression spurred Patsy Wilding to set up mom's group

Vancouver mayor's former foster son surrenders to Richmond RCMP

A week after his foster-son relationship with Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson created head-lines, Jinagh Navas-Rivas surrendered to police for his alleged role in a dial-a-dope operation.

School repairs get $2 million cut

Thanks to about $2 million still to be spent from the Richmond School District's $9.5 million budget surplus, Hugh Boyd secondary will get new classrooms. Or, more accurately, they get to reuse old ones.

Assessment spikes in Richmond among highest in B.C.

Property assessment spikes in Richmond are among the highest in the province, with some rising as much as 30 per cent.

Cops urge safety after pedestrian struck

A rash of collisions between cars and pedestrians has led to police calling for everyone to take greater care on or near Richmonds roads.

Richmond office workers scoop $1 million

Four office girlfriends have 250,000 reasons to smile after they scooped the $1 million Maxmillion bonus. The women claimed the prize this week after buying their ticket at the Chevron gas station at No. 5 and Bridgeport roads for the Dec. 23 draw.

Protest group vow to continue fight despite Richmond pipeline route change

This doesnt change a thing and well continue to fight.

Cops call for safety

A rash of collisions between cars and pedestrians has led to police calling for everyone to take greater care on or near Richmond's roads.

Foursome sharpen tools for battle

A rock song about how North Americans are lazy and spoiled has garnered local rock band, Harlot, a coveted finalist spot in Supernova's Battle of the Bands.