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Vote for the Chinese character of the year to sum up 2024

Vote for the Chinese character of the year to sum up 2024

Voting ends on Jan. 31.
New Steveston overpass reaches midway milestone

New Steveston overpass reaches midway milestone

The five-lane overpass in south Richmond should be fully completed by the fall.
Accused B.C. cop killer’s murder and assault cases delayed

Accused B.C. cop killer’s murder and assault cases delayed

Jongwon Ham is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Const. Shaelyn Yang. He also faces charges of assaulting two other people and resisting arrest.
Letters: Nature's lessons appreciated by Richmond News reader

Letters: Nature's lessons appreciated by Richmond News reader

Letter writer enjoyed the comparison of how nature and humans relate to tensions in the world.
B.C. COVID vaccination human rights case dismissed

B.C. COVID vaccination human rights case dismissed

Richmond city employee called in sick, went to Ottawa Freedom Convoy and caught COVID.
Richmond Farm School benefits from $100K grant

Richmond Farm School benefits from $100K grant

Regenerative, sustainable farming practices are key components of the KPU program.
Architect begs to have heritage status removed from Steveston Hotel

Architect begs to have heritage status removed from Steveston Hotel

An architect told city council the historic hotel has no 'architectural value.'
Kudos: Local machine shop donates $15K to new Richmond Hospital acute care tower

Kudos: Local machine shop donates $15K to new Richmond Hospital acute care tower

Construction of the new Yurkovich Family Pavilion is expected to start in early 2026.
New development in east Richmond requires demolition of 14-year-old house

New development in east Richmond requires demolition of 14-year-old house

Sixty residential units with an underground parking are being proposed.
Richmond family of four displaced after Bridgeport house fire

Richmond family of four displaced after Bridgeport house fire

Indigenous family reflects and advocate on the importance of tenant insurance after fire.