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Good morning, Richmond! It's Friday

Latest news and weather in Richmond and a photo feature of the day.
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A drenched eastern grey squirrel shaking off excess rain water.

Happy Friday, Richmond! It's May 23, 2025.

In case you missed it, multiple charges are being laid against a man who allegedly stabbed a police dog in Richmond.

Meanwhile, a Richmond student team is representing B.C. at the national high school trivia competition this weekend.

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Today's weather... 

A mix of sun and clouds are in the forecast for today.

Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 16C and a low of 11C 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 Anabelle Wee captured an eastern grey squirrel shaking off some excess rain water at Terra Nova Park.

To submit a photo, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "GMR." Remember to tell us where and when you took the photo.

Fun fact about Richmond...

Do you know the oldest broadcasting transmitter station is located in Richmond?

A CJOR transmitter station, on Nelson Road just south of Westminster Highway, is a small, unassuming building that was built in 1941.

It has been in use ever since, which considers it the oldest broadcasting station in continuous operation in the Vancouver radio market, according to the Friends of the Richmond Archives.

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