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32 arrested by RCMP after large retail theft operation in Richmond

32 arrested by RCMP after large retail theft operation in Richmond

Thirty-two suspects, including four youth, were arrested in Richmond last week as part of a large scale police operation targeting retail outlets.
Richmond trustees questioned on land, facilities

Richmond trustees questioned on land, facilities

A school facilities plan for Richmond received almost unanimous support at Wednesday’s board of education meeting, with only one trustee abstaining because he said he couldn’t hear feedback properly from the public.
Province outlines 10-year road map for boosting mental health services for youth

Province outlines 10-year road map for boosting mental health services for youth

B.C. will put more money into supporting free or low-cost community counselling services, as part of a plan to beef up supports for child and family mental health service, Premier John Horgan announced Wednesday.
Richmond RCMP ask for public’s help in identifying purse snatcher

Richmond RCMP ask for public’s help in identifying purse snatcher

Richmond RCMP are looking for help identifying a suspect who snatched a purse from an elderly woman earlier this month. The victim, in her early nineties, was walking with another woman through the parking lot in the 7100 block of No.
UPDATED: TransLink nixes idea of all-night weekend SkyTrain

UPDATED: TransLink nixes idea of all-night weekend SkyTrain

A “shadow bus” system mimicking the SkyTrain service is being proposed to run a 24/7 rapid transit network in lieu of 24-hour trains.
Please, try not to kill anyone on the road this Canada Day weekend. Or yourself

Please, try not to kill anyone on the road this Canada Day weekend. Or yourself

Driving on B.C. highways can be perilous at the best of times. Just ask anyone who has done that white-knuckle trip on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, where young and dumb dudes impatiently zig-zag through traffic at high speeds.
Richmond's McArthurGlen celebrates Canada Day with yoga and a block party

Richmond's McArthurGlen celebrates Canada Day with yoga and a block party

If you’re heading to McArthurGlen on Canada Day, you should plan to wear red. The mall is holding its fourth annual Canada Day celebration.
Richmond council halts seniors discount age change

Richmond council halts seniors discount age change

City council will take a “sober second look” at a previous decision to raise the age of seniors discounts at Richmond recreation facilities from 55 to 65.
TransLink adjusts 418 bus route

TransLink adjusts 418 bus route

TransLink is permanently extending the 418 bus route further into east Richmond from New Westminster, following almost a year of delay due to municipal road work.
Richmond property taxes due July 2

Richmond property taxes due July 2

The deadline for property taxes is fast approaching, just in time for the long weekend. Property owners will need to submit their remittances by Tuesday, July 2. A five per cent penalty will be added to any outstanding taxes if payments are late.