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DFO seeks feedback on new measures to protect orcas

DFO seeks feedback on new measures to protect orcas

Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials will be in Langford for a public meeting today, gathering feedback on a plan to protect and recover endangered southern resident killer whales.
Richmond school support staff ask for more funding

Richmond school support staff ask for more funding

Support staff bore the brunt of cuts when school district budgets were tight, according to CUPE loc. 716 executive members, and now they’re hoping the Richmond School District will restore some funding to their members.
BC Ferries issue travel alert for ‘higher than normal traffic’ on Easter Monday

BC Ferries issue travel alert for ‘higher than normal traffic’ on Easter Monday

Pack your patience: BC Ferries is cautioning travellers that post-long weekend traffic is going to be “higher than normal” on most routes.
5 days of sun in store for Richmond

5 days of sun in store for Richmond

Even though the week is off to a rainy start, Richmond forecast has five days of sun coming up. Wednesday through Sunday can expect to see sunny skies, with highs of 14 or 15 C, according to Environment Canada .
Kenny Chiu wins Conservative nomination for Steveston-Richmond East

Kenny Chiu wins Conservative nomination for Steveston-Richmond East

Kenny Chiu has defeated Wendy Yuan to become the Conservative Party candidate for the Steveston-Richmond East riding in the upcoming Federal election.
Richmond city urged to hold oil firms accountable

Richmond city urged to hold oil firms accountable

A non-profit environmental advocacy group will ask Richmond council next week to push for provincial legislation to hold oil companies accountable for carbon emissions.
How a moment on Easter day helped a B.C. woman change her life

How a moment on Easter day helped a B.C. woman change her life

Maple Ridge woman inspires hope on Easter after overcoming trauma, abuse, addiction, and attempted suicide
Richmond stratas to see a rise in taxes

Richmond stratas to see a rise in taxes

Strata properties in Richmond, whose values went up significantly this year, will see higher increases in property taxes than single-family homes. A city staff report notes strata properties have increased in value by 11.

Education minister weighs in on school district's long-term plans

As the Richmond School District is going through a public consultation process about their draft Long-Range Facilities Plan (LRFP), the Ministry of Education announced on Friday a “new approach” to long-term capital planning.
Richmond RCMP arrests YVR theft ring suspect

Richmond RCMP arrests YVR theft ring suspect

A 60-year-old woman has been arrested at YVR as part of a police crackdown on organized crime. The woman is alleged to have stolen a purse from a passenger in the international arrivals terminal on Wednesday around 10 a.m.