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Altercation ignites firestorm

Altercation ignites firestorm

RCMP investigation continues into incident involving wife of DPD Chief Neil Dubord
B.C.’s private bus companies at risk without aid, firms say

B.C.’s private bus companies at risk without aid, firms say

The pandemic will kill most of B.C.’s motor-coach companies if the provincial government does not come to the table with some sort of aid package, industry executives say.
MLA boycotts Facebook, advertises in Christian Light Magazine

MLA boycotts Facebook, advertises in Christian Light Magazine

One Richmond MLA is boycotting Facebook in July to protest how the social media giant handles misinformation and hate speech, but he has also paid for advertising in the conservative Christian Light Magazine.
Richmond helicopter company ready to fight fires at night with new night vision tech

Richmond helicopter company ready to fight fires at night with new night vision tech

Talon Helicopters has the only Transport Canada-approved night vision goggle, night fire attack helicopter
Annual TD grant aims to support those affected by COVID-19

Annual TD grant aims to support those affected by COVID-19

Richmond organizations that are eligible can now apply for TD bank’s annual Ready Challenge grant to help support those in need during COVID-19.
Richmond RCMP nab 23 speeders in Highway 99 construction zone

Richmond RCMP nab 23 speeders in Highway 99 construction zone

Richmond RCMP issued over 20 speeding tickets during a traffic operation last week – and says the number of vehicles impounded is “both surprising and disappointing.

Chickens back on Richmond council agenda

Allowing backyard chickens in residential neighbourhoods is back on Richmond council’s agenda next week.
B.C. announces new $5M community partnership program to help unemployed youth

B.C. announces new $5M community partnership program to help unemployed youth

The provincial government has launched a new program aimed at creating community service work for unemployed British Columbians aged 15 to 29. That age group has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, B.C.
First ticket in Richmond issued for breaking physical distancing rules

First ticket in Richmond issued for breaking physical distancing rules

A game of basketball has netted the organizer the first ticket in Richmond for breaking physical distancing rules.
Richmond musician finds harmony in new country

Richmond musician finds harmony in new country

July 1 often means something special for immigrants who packed up the lives they had created for themselves in their homeland and came to Canada.