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Rainy work week ahead for Richmond

Rainy work week ahead for Richmond

Richmond’s in for five straight days of possible rain, according to Environment Canada. While Monday will see some sunny breaks, both it and Tuesday have a 30 per cent chance of showers with high temperatures of 12 C.
Rogers Arena to test new concealed-weapons detection technology

Rogers Arena to test new concealed-weapons detection technology

What happened: Rogers Arena will test technology to better detect weapons on visitors. Why it matters: Vendor says technology will be less intrusive than airport experience.
Another million square feet of Ladner greenhouse space going to pot

Another million square feet of Ladner greenhouse space going to pot

Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. last week announced that its 50 per cent joint cannabis venture with Village Farms International, called Pure Sunfarms, has exercised an option to acquire from Village Farms a second 1.
Guidelines shift as Richmond school district plans for future

Guidelines shift as Richmond school district plans for future

As the Richmond School District is going through a public consultation process on their draft Long-Range Facilities Plan (LRFP), the Ministry of Education announced on Friday a “new approach” to long-term capital planning.
China denies espionage, trying to influence Canadian affairs

China denies espionage, trying to influence Canadian affairs

Chinese embassy wants evidence, not 'malicious attacks' from Ottawa
$8 tablet strollers replace free ones at Richmond Centre

$8 tablet strollers replace free ones at Richmond Centre

Not all parents are happy about the switch.
Temporary modular housing opens in Richmond

Temporary modular housing opens in Richmond

The suites for the city's homeless population have faced a contentious journey to completion.
BC Ferries changes timing of extra Easter sailings

BC Ferries changes timing of extra Easter sailings

With the Queen of Surrey still out of service following a March 26 accident at Langdale, BC Ferries has been re-jigging the Route 3 schedule. The company posted a new schedule for the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route on April 5.
Gas prices climb to another record high in Metro Vancouver

Gas prices climb to another record high in Metro Vancouver

Fuel costs have risen once again in Metro Vancouver, breaking records that were just set late last week. Prices at some Richmond stations were listed at 168.
Community garden demand grows in Richmond

Community garden demand grows in Richmond

Four new community gardens have been proposed for Richmond over the next couple years, but one councillor is hoping the city will follow up on a comprehensive farm plan for the entire municipality.