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Richmond councillor calls for focus on housing affordability in council goals

Richmond councillor calls for focus on housing affordability in council goals

Coun. Carol Day called herself the “lone wolf” voting against Richmond city council’s term goals on Monday night, criticizing how they were compiled and their content.
Delays expected at George Massey Tunnel tonight

Delays expected at George Massey Tunnel tonight

Heads up if you’re using the George Massey Tunnel tonight. Mainroad Lower Mainland Contracting has sent out a notification that drivers can expect delays while crews perform maintenance work in the tunnel.
Updated: Richmond council approves rainbow crosswalk

Updated: Richmond council approves rainbow crosswalk

Council listened to about two hours of public input, largely negative, about a proposed crosswalk to recognize the LGBTQ2S community.
British Columbians asked to give opinion on daylight savings

British Columbians asked to give opinion on daylight savings

John Horgan is once again thinking about the future of time, and wants to hear from British Columbians. The B.C.
Richmond school district contributes almost $3.67 million to Tomsett upgrades

Richmond school district contributes almost $3.67 million to Tomsett upgrades

F.A. Tomsett elementary will be seismically upgraded and expanded with $7.71 million from the province and a contribution of $3.67 from the Richmond School District.
Lobbyist registry could restrict community activists: Loo

Lobbyist registry could restrict community activists: Loo

A Richmond motion to push for a registry for municipal lobbyists was criticized by one city councillor as being too restrictive for community activists. A last-minute motion to send a resolution to the Union of B.C.
Former 'Parents slate' members demand more consultation for Richmond's rainbow crosswalk

Former 'Parents slate' members demand more consultation for Richmond's rainbow crosswalk

Coun. Chak Au may be alone on council in refusing to endorse a rainbow crosswalk, however he’s not alone among some Richmond residents.
Driver suffering 'medical emergency' causes Costco crash in Richmond

Driver suffering 'medical emergency' causes Costco crash in Richmond

A driver in Costco’s parking lot smashed into two cars and damaged a fourth, after apparently suffering a medical emergency. Around 7:30 p.m.
Richmond youth advocate for their own city council

Richmond youth advocate for their own city council

Last week’s council meeting included several contentious issues and split votes on topics dividing the City of Richmond, but one unanimous vote resonated with a group of high school students in attendance: all councillors were on board to support cre
Richmond council goals criticized as "same old, same old"

Richmond council goals criticized as "same old, same old"

One Richmond councillor called the council term goals presented to them at Monday’s committee meeting as “same old, same old,” saying they were similar to the last two councils’ goals. Coun.