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This was 2024 in Richmond: Big projects under construction

This was 2024 in Richmond: Big projects under construction

While some projects are well underway, others are still feeling the repercussions of the pandemic and volatile market conditions
This was 2024 in Richmond: Top community stories

This was 2024 in Richmond: Top community stories

Significant community stories this year included 'fatbergs,' a huge donation to UBC and the closing of a beloved store.
Book review: Japanese cafe offers a trip to the past

Book review: Japanese cafe offers a trip to the past

Reviewing Toshikazu Kawaguchi's Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Letters: Canada Post strike hits charities hard

Letters: Canada Post strike hits charities hard

Richmond-based charity CEO is asking the government to act quickly to allow a tax receipt extension.
Column: My garden’s end-of-the-year report card

Column: My garden’s end-of-the-year report card

The garden was put through its paces in 2024.
This was 2024 in Richmond: Education stories of the Year

This was 2024 in Richmond: Education stories of the Year

From AED and naloxone kits to seismic and modular classroom upgrades, there have been a lot of long, complex discussions for the safety of students and staff.
Steveston bike path could be extended to No. 5 Road

Steveston bike path could be extended to No. 5 Road

Phase four of the bike/pedestrian path might be part of the 2026 capital budget.
This was 2024 in Richmond: Biggest stories at Richmond City Hall

This was 2024 in Richmond: Biggest stories at Richmond City Hall

Decisions made by city council, from taking steps towards densification to managing the application of a supportive housing development, affect the lives of Richmondites,
This was 2024 in Richmond: Top court and crime stories

This was 2024 in Richmond: Top court and crime stories

Top court stories this year include sentencing for a fatal crash in the George Massey Tunnel, an alleged ice cream thief and a hefty fine for a trucking company.
This was 2024 in Richmond: Restaurant openings of the year

This was 2024 in Richmond: Restaurant openings of the year

From the Lower Mainland's only Armenian store to B.C.'s first robot bubble tea shop, Richmond has had a delicious year.