Happy Wednesday, Richmond! It's May 7, 2025.
In case you missed it, a driver in east Richmond was caught going at 130 km/h in a 50km/h zone.
Meanwhile, Richmond MP-elect Chak Au says he will stay on as city councillor to prevent an expensive byelection.
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Today's weather...
Mainly cloudy skies with a 70 per cent chance of showers are in the forecast today. In the evening, there is a risk of a thunderstorm with skies expected to clear overnight.
Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 16C and a low of 10C in Richmond City Centre, according to Weatherhood.
Click here to check out forecasts for other areas of Richmond for the rest of the week.
Photo of the day...
For today's feature photo, GMR regular Geoff McDonell captured a Western honey bee sampling flowers on a hawthorn bush near London Landing pier.
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Fun fact about Richmond...
Do you know about the historical significance of London Landing Pier?
The pier is found near the site of the former London Cannery, which was one of many salmon canneries that thrived along the Fraser River during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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