Local News

Mexican consul general in B.C. calls for Mexico's migrant workers to be afforded the same rights as Canadian workers

Things are proceeding well in the community’s effort to take back the Delta Hospice Society, says a spokesperson behind the recent successful court petition against the society’s board.

Five hundred meals are going out to Richmond families in need every week during the COVID-19 crisis, coordinated and prepared by the Richmond Food Security Society (RFSS).

It’s a bit of a mixed bag weather-wise for Richmond this weekend, according to Environment Canada’s forecast. There’s a 60 per cent chance of showers Friday night – which will see a low of 15 degrees – with wind picking up before the morning.

Sophia Kostiuk says she found the transition from high school to post-secondary “quite difficult,” and wishes she’d had the chance to speak to someone her own age about it.

A provincial grant to the City of Richmond will be used to upgrade technology in order to deal with the aftermath of a wide-scale emergency. The $23,400 grant the city received is part of $4.

As of next week, residents will be able to register for outdoor fitness classes – part of the city’s plan to restore services and activities placed on hold due to COVID-19. Registration will open at 10 a.m.

For all dog owners who struggle leaving their beloved pet at home when they leave for work, today is the day to bring them with you to the office – with approval of course.

Wayne Ngan, one of Canada’s premier artists and a Hornby Island resident for more than 50 years, has died at age 83. He passed away at home on June 12 due to lymphoma, daughter Goya Ngan said Thursday.

The City of Richmond has installed commemorative signs that double as photo stations around the community to congratulate the graduating class of 2020.