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The days of free parking in Steveston are almost over. Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) which owns large swathes of vacant land in the village will bring in pay parking as early as next week.

Joey Kwan was eating a few chocolate candies when a thought occurred to her.

An elderly woman drove into a townhouse in Richmond at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, severing a gas line and forcing the evacuation of several of the building's occupants, according to RCMP Insp. Al Ramey.

Summer is the main season for road construction, which means there's a good chance you'll hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards associated with construction zones.

Vigil, celebration will remember popular teenager

Late summer means aggressive moms still with kits

More money will be dished out by the City of Richmond next year in civic grants - and the main beneficiary will be the grossly under-funded arts community.

The Music at the Cannery series presents Vancouver indie singer/ songwriter Dave Hadgkiss on Friday, July 22 at 6: 30 p.m. at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave. Admission by donation. For more information, visit The Beat Merchant at www.

Most people in Richmond had at least heard of Milan Ilich. And his popularity and high esteem in which he was held was never more evident Friday when hundreds of people turned out for a celebration of Ilichs life at the Richmond Funeral Home.