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Explore KPU Richmond at an open house this Friday

Explore KPU Richmond at an open house this Friday

This Friday, Richmond’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hosting an open house to showcase its class and career options. High school students, mature students and the public are all invited to explore the campus and its programs.
PHOTOS: A look inside the province's first B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops

PHOTOS: A look inside the province's first B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops

Media got a tour of the B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops Wednesday morning, prior to the doors opening to the public at 10 a.m. The design theme of the store is "West Coast casual." "It's pretty open. It's pretty airy. It's light.
You’ll be paying a $10 shipping fee to buy legal cannabis online in B.C.

You’ll be paying a $10 shipping fee to buy legal cannabis online in B.C.

The B.C. government revealed that when Canada legalizes cannabis on October 17, online orders for cannabis will carry a $10 shipping fee. That is double the shipping fee that Ontario is charging.
Cannabis discussion equips parents for legalization

Cannabis discussion equips parents for legalization

Richmond Addictions Services Society is hosting a panel discussion on Oct. 17 at Cambie Secondary.
Cannabis entrepreneur urges Richmond to open up to legalization

Cannabis entrepreneur urges Richmond to open up to legalization

Standing on the busy Steveston pier, shielding her eyes from the bright afternoon sun two days before cannabis legalization, Dina Morgan describes her dream of opening a deli shop selling cannabis-infused eats in the historic neighbourhood.
Here’s why you should wait until Thursday to fill up your tank this week

Here’s why you should wait until Thursday to fill up your tank this week

Last week on Tuesday, October 10th, over 100 members of a First Nation community near Prince George were evacuated when a gas pipeline ruptured.
Richmond News statement

Richmond News statement

The Richmond News stands by the accuracy of its stories regarding allegations of vote buying in the upcoming civic election. The first version of the story published Oct.
Richmond’s glass-walled pump station wins Project of the Year

Richmond’s glass-walled pump station wins Project of the Year

Richmond’s new, glass-walled pump station – which was more than three years in the making – has been awarded Project of the Year by the Public Works Association of B.C. Recognized for its “multi-faceted design,” the No.
Get ready to 'drop, cover and hold on' in Richmond this Thursday

Get ready to 'drop, cover and hold on' in Richmond this Thursday

A simulated earthquake test is also coming to the Canada Line in Richmond this Thursday
Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Wellington Court made national headlines after homeowners complained of holding meetings in Mandarin only