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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.
B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

VICTORIA — All light-duty cars and trucks sold in British Columbia would have to be zero-emission by 2040 under legislation tabled Wednesday.
Have a bet on who will rule or die in final Game of Thrones series

Have a bet on who will rule or die in final Game of Thrones series

BCLC has set up odds for people to gamble on the dramatic outcomes of series 8
Extra service added to deal with Sun Run crowds

Extra service added to deal with Sun Run crowds

The massive Vancouver Sun Run is this Sunday and TransLink has released its additional services and detour routes. SkyTrain Expo and Millennium Line trains run half an hour earlier, with first trains leaving between 6:30 and 6:45 a.m.
RCMP arrest man in Richmond after road rage incident

RCMP arrest man in Richmond after road rage incident

An RCMP helicopter followed a road rage suspect from Langley to Richmond on Tuesday, which led to the arrest of a 22-year-old. Police say they were called shortly before 2:30 p.m.
Plan offers ideas to reduce space in schools

Plan offers ideas to reduce space in schools

The Minister of Education told the Richmond News that his government isn't interested in schools closing.
Update: Missing 13-year-old Richmond boy has been found

Update: Missing 13-year-old Richmond boy has been found

A missing 13-year-old Richmond boy has been found, RCMP say. Quintin Sandy was reported missing on Wednesday, April 10. On Thursday, Richmond Mounties said he has since been located and is safe.
3 afternoon crashes stall Richmond traffic

3 afternoon crashes stall Richmond traffic

Three vehicle incidents in Richmond caused significant delays across the city Wednesday afternoon. All southbound traffic was temporarily stopped on the Alex Fraser Bridge, with the left lane opening just after 2:30.
Drink this: Boomerang 2 by Steel & Oak/Superflux

Drink this: Boomerang 2 by Steel & Oak/Superflux

As the son of an Australian and a former Australian passport holder myself, I feel it is time to set the record straight regarding some oft-repeated stereotypes of our antipodean cousins. No one drinks Fosters.
Richmond ranked 4th rattiest city in B.C. again

Richmond ranked 4th rattiest city in B.C. again

It isn’t an accolade that the city is proud to claim, but Richmond has been named the fourth “rattiest city in British Columbia” once again.