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Richmond receives $3.6 million in annual TransLink infrastructure grant

Richmond receives $3.6 million in annual TransLink infrastructure grant

TransLink has unveiled the finalized list of Metro Vancouver infrastructure projects that the company will invest in this year, with Richmond set to receive over $3.6 million.
Richmond Jets hockey president hangs onto power

Richmond Jets hockey president hangs onto power

64 per cent of the Jets membership who attended the meeting voted to oust Carolyn Hart at the SGM, the board needed 67 per cent to remove her
Richmond KPU hosts National Portfolio Day

Richmond KPU hosts National Portfolio Day

Western Canada’s largest art portfolio event returns to Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)’s Wilson School of Design in Richmond for the second year.
Richmond chamber argues against tunnel replacement proposal

Richmond chamber argues against tunnel replacement proposal

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce wants more lanes from Richmond to Delta, and preferably a bridge, not an eight-lane immersed tube, to replace the George Massey Tunnel.
Liberals silent, Conservatives backtrack on birth tourism fix

Liberals silent, Conservatives backtrack on birth tourism fix

Conservative Party of Canada “supports” birthright citizenship despite rising instances of birth tourism
Richmond cannabis facility can now operate greenhouse

Richmond cannabis facility can now operate greenhouse

A controversial cannabis grow facility in Richmond has received a Health Canada permit for the first of two 78,000-square-foot greenhouses. Emerald Health Therapeutics, near No.
Mayors' council releases voters guide on transportation

Mayors' council releases voters guide on transportation

The council called on all parties to commit to a permanent transit fund so TransLink could keep up with soaring ridership. Three out of four parties said they would.
ICBC: Pedestrian safety in upcoming months

ICBC: Pedestrian safety in upcoming months

Pedestrian safety is the new focus of ICBC’s campaign for the upcoming months. The number of pedestrians who are injured in crashes almost doubles as the winter season creep in with weather changes and shorter daylight hours.
A month-long Asian feast festival kicks off in Richmond

A month-long Asian feast festival kicks off in Richmond

It’s no secret that Richmond has some of the best Asian food in the world — and that’s not just a local’s brag. The New York Times wrote: “Richmond has the best Chinese food outside of greater China — full stop.” (June 4, 2018) So there you have it.
Second wave of legal cannabis in Canada could yield sobering surprises

Second wave of legal cannabis in Canada could yield sobering surprises

A Conservative government could shake up regulatory regime with changes to laws