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Richmond seniors and fixed income earners are most affected by the 5.68 percent property tax hike, survey finds

Richmond seniors and fixed income earners are most affected by the 5.68 percent property tax hike, survey finds

The online survey aims to gain more insight into what individuals and families think of the property tax increase approved by the council.
Glitch in Richmond emergency alert test leads to over 1,700 new registrations

Glitch in Richmond emergency alert test leads to over 1,700 new registrations

Some text message alerts were sent out of order or incomplete due to the glitch during the Richmond BC Alert system test
Photo: Beautiful Richmond...daily walk in the sun

Photo: Beautiful Richmond...daily walk in the sun

Richmond News readers have been sending in their dozens, their favourite photos of their city
Richmond RCMP warns drivers to leave phones alone

Richmond RCMP warns drivers to leave phones alone

Nearly a dozen distracted driving tickets were given in one day.
Richmond RCMP searching for rightful owner of large sports cards collection

Richmond RCMP searching for rightful owner of large sports cards collection

The collection of over 100 sports cards was seized during the arrest of a man in Richmond earlier this year
Pedestrian struck at a Steveston intersection on Tuesday afternoon

Pedestrian struck at a Steveston intersection on Tuesday afternoon

Traffic is blocked at Steveston Highway and No.1 Road.
Canada-wide safety warning of possible 'cyanide poisoning' in apricot kernel products

Canada-wide safety warning of possible 'cyanide poisoning' in apricot kernel products

An investigation is being conducted into bitter and sweet apricot kernels.
Richmond-Queensborough MLA Aman Singh becomes first turban-wearing Sikh in B.C. Legislature

Richmond-Queensborough MLA Aman Singh becomes first turban-wearing Sikh in B.C. Legislature

Singh discusses mental health during first speech in legislature
Severe COVID-19 illnesses rise in B.C. as new daily cases remain high

Severe COVID-19 illnesses rise in B.C. as new daily cases remain high

Raising agricultural land in Richmond proposed

Raising agricultural land in Richmond proposed

City staff say they're looking at farming viability over the next 100 years .