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Tourism Richmond CEO asks city council to consider trackless tram for Steveston

Tourism Richmond CEO asks city council to consider trackless tram for Steveston

Having a trackless trolley or tram that could better connect Steveston’s heritage sites would be a “destination enhancer” that both tourists and locals would enjoy, according to the CEO of Tourism Richmond.
Vigil being held in Richmond for man shot dead

Vigil being held in Richmond for man shot dead

A vigil is being held in Richmond Thursday night to remember the life of Amin Shahin Shakur, the 30-year-old man shot dead Monday night in south Vancouver. The event, posted on Twitter by dank.mart, is being held at 8 p.m. in King George Park on No.
Passengers warned over COVID exposure on two more flights through YVR

Passengers warned over COVID exposure on two more flights through YVR

One flight came from South Korea and another left to Edmonton
Ottawa makes multi-million investment into Richmond rail terminal expansion

Ottawa makes multi-million investment into Richmond rail terminal expansion

The federal government is investing $17.5 million into a rail terminal expansion in north Richmond, intended to help improve supply chain efficiency and provide access to new markets overseas.
Family of Canada Day Lotto millionaire thought he was joking

Family of Canada Day Lotto millionaire thought he was joking

Surinderpal Gill has been playing the lottery since he came to Canada 26 years ago, and after winning Lotto 6/49’s $1 million Guaranteed Prize on Canada Day this year, he’ll always have fond memories about July 1.
Richmond residents ordered to pay $6M in securities fines

Richmond residents ordered to pay $6M in securities fines

Two Richmond residents have been ordered to pay more than $6 million in sanctions for their part in a Ponzi fraud scheme. Todd Norman John Bezzasso raised approximately $5 million from 85 investors through his companies, Bezzaz Holdings Group Ltd.
Steves plans to hang up Richmond council hat

Steves plans to hang up Richmond council hat

Harold Steves campaigned 50 years ago for a new museum for Steveston — he’s hoping before he ends his last term on council in 2022, it will finally be well underway.
Video: Blazing car in north Richmond

Video: Blazing car in north Richmond

Large plumes of black smoke billowed into the summer sky Wednesday evening in north Richmond after a car exploded into flames. The incident happened around 5 p.m. in Patterson Street, just south of Garden City Road and Sea Island Way.
B.C. consumers ‘extremely susceptible’ to advance fee loan scams, warns BBB

B.C. consumers ‘extremely susceptible’ to advance fee loan scams, warns BBB

British Columbians are “extremely susceptible” to advance fee loan scams – one of the riskiest scams in Canada – to which they are losing at least $1,000 each, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Fake list of COVID-19 'wisdom' attributed to Dr. Bonnie Henry making rounds online

Fake list of COVID-19 'wisdom' attributed to Dr. Bonnie Henry making rounds online

A warning to those quick to hit the "share" button on social media