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B.C. floats plans for immunization registry

B.C. floats plans for immunization registry

Vaccination record could mitigate future outbreaks
Man fighting for life in hospital after Richmond shooting

Man fighting for life in hospital after Richmond shooting

Police say 9 a.m. incident on Mitchell Island is likely targeted
Richmond city recognized for financial reports

Richmond city recognized for financial reports

The City of Richmond received two awards on Monday for its financial reporting – one of them, the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting, the city has received 16 years in a row.
Richmond submits final Smart Cities bid, calls for vendor partners

Richmond submits final Smart Cities bid, calls for vendor partners

Richmond submitted its final Smart Cities proposal earlier this month in the hopes of winning $10 million and now, the city is calling on vendors, contractors or service providers to partner on the project.
Police crack down on distracted drivers

Police crack down on distracted drivers

A lot more distracted drivers in Richmond were handed fines in January compared to previous months. A total of 116 people were ticketed for distracted driving compared to 38 in December and 53 in November.
Richmond company caught importing protected species again

Richmond company caught importing protected species again

A Richmond-based company has been fined $50,000 for illegally importing a protected species of orchid from Asia. Topwin Trading Co.
Vancouver cutting addiction recovery funding as overdose deaths climb

Vancouver cutting addiction recovery funding as overdose deaths climb

Cut means Vancouver Recovery Club will no longer operate around the clock, lives at risk, operators say
School board seeks feedback on facilities

School board seeks feedback on facilities

Despite enrolment creeping up in the Richmond school district, thousands of surplus seats are still projected by 2033.
City of North Vancouver mulls financial disclosure requirement for top officials

City of North Vancouver mulls financial disclosure requirement for top officials

Proposed bylaw follows naming of former chief administrator as respondent in BCSC investigation of alleged illegal stock scheme
Vancouver ranked No. 2 for public transportation in Canada

Vancouver ranked No. 2 for public transportation in Canada

Vancouver has taken second place on and index of the best large Canadian cities for public transit. Toronto ranked first, while Montreal placed third.