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Cone Zone campaign to kicks off protect roadside workers during busy summer months

Cone Zone campaign to kicks off protect roadside workers during busy summer months

One, and 19 – that’s how many roadside workers in B.C. were killed and injured last year, respectively, after being hit by a vehicle. And between 2010 and 2019, 13 roadside workers died and 204 were injured.
Richmond Return-It centres introduce new recycling initiatives

Richmond Return-It centres introduce new recycling initiatives

Two Return-It centres in Richmond are moving forward with a new recycling program to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.
334 businesses slapped with COVID-19 health, safety orders: WorkSafe BC

334 businesses slapped with COVID-19 health, safety orders: WorkSafe BC

Service, manufacturing industries among the hardest hit after thousands of inspections conducted across B.C. following COVID-19 pandemic restart
Top 100 Richmond businesses contribute half of commercial taxes

Top 100 Richmond businesses contribute half of commercial taxes

Even with an average reduction of $7,700 in taxes as relief because of COVID-19, Richmond businesses still pay almost 43 per cent of all taxes in the city, despite totalling just 9.25 per cent of all properties.
Richmond council voices opposition to Tilbury LNG expansion

Richmond council voices opposition to Tilbury LNG expansion

Richmond city council is taking a stand against the expansion of the Tilbury liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant – located across the Fraser River in Delta.
Richmond councillor describes Steveston as 'freaking gong show'

Richmond councillor describes Steveston as 'freaking gong show'

A “freaking gong show” – that’s how Richmond Coun. Kelly Greene described the streets of Steveston at Monday’s committee meeting.
Traffic delays on Highway 99 southbound this afternoon

Traffic delays on Highway 99 southbound this afternoon

Motorists leaving Richmond through Highway 99 are encouraged to find an alternate route Tuesday afternoon.
Resources and support for Richmond businesses impacted by COVID-19

Resources and support for Richmond businesses impacted by COVID-19

Richmond’s Economic Development Office (EDO) has implemented several initiatives to help support businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Hong Kong security law affects everyone, including Canadians, says Richmond activist

Hong Kong security law affects everyone, including Canadians, says Richmond activist

China’s new national security law affects not just people in Hong Kong, but everyone – including Canadians – according to Richmond-based activist Bill Chu.
ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

After a four-month hiatus, British Columbians will once again be able to book non-commercial road tests (Class 5 and 7) later this month – which ICBC says is part of its phased approach to reopening.