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‘It only takes one’: Richmond residents reminded not to drop cigarette butts in parks

‘It only takes one’: Richmond residents reminded not to drop cigarette butts in parks

Damage is still visible on Shell Road Trail from a fire that signs indicate was human-caused.
B.C. sues pharmaceutical companies over opioid addictions

B.C. sues pharmaceutical companies over opioid addictions

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government filed a proposed class-action lawsuit Wednesday against pharmaceutical companies in an attempt to recoup the costs associated with opioid addiction. The lawsuit filed in the B.C.
Adopt a panda in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund

Adopt a panda in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund

Pandas will be sold on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 on the first floor of Aberdeen Centre
ICBC cautions drivers to plan ahead this long weekend

ICBC cautions drivers to plan ahead this long weekend

With the Labour Day long weekend approaching, ICBC is reminding drivers to take caution on the roads and expect travel delays. According to the provincial insurance corporation approximately five people die and 580 are injured in 2,100 crashes in B.
New rabbit sanctuary coming to Richmond

New rabbit sanctuary coming to Richmond

Rabbitats is constructing an indoor-outdoor sanctuary on No 6 Road where people will be able to view adoptable bunnies.
Richmond’s Brighouse Fire Hall to host grand opening next month

Richmond’s Brighouse Fire Hall to host grand opening next month

After a nearly three month long delay, Richmond’s Brighouse Fire Hall No. 1 has rescheduled its grand opening to the public for Saturday, Sept. 15. The $24.
First roadside cannabis saliva test approved

First roadside cannabis saliva test approved

Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is giving the green light to a new roadside test to check for drugs.
Richmond man who possessed 220,000 images of child porn loses sentence appeal

Richmond man who possessed 220,000 images of child porn loses sentence appeal

A Richmond man who was convicted of possessing tens of thousands of images of child pornography has lost his appeal of a one-year jail term.
Update: Dead seal on Garry Point Park beach removed by the city

Update: Dead seal on Garry Point Park beach removed by the city

The City of Richmond said the dead seal has now been removed from the beach at the Garry Point Park, but its origin or cause of death remains unknown.

City calls for applications to advisory committees

Richmondites looking to get more involved in local government can apply for a position on one of many advisory committees over the next month.