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Hong Kongers eye safe haven in Richmond

Hong Kongers eye safe haven in Richmond

With the unrest in Hong Kong, some in Richmond are wondering if there will be another wave of Hong Kong immigrants moving into the city.
Richmond design grad wins award for anti-autonomous vehicle jacket

Richmond design grad wins award for anti-autonomous vehicle jacket

A Richmond-based design grad has won bronze at an international design conference - with a jacket created to protect cyclists from autonomous cars.
$600,000 Richmond World Festival draws crowd of 50,000

$600,000 Richmond World Festival draws crowd of 50,000

The city kicked in $400,000 for the two-day music and culture celebration in Minoru Park.
Feds announce human trafficking strategy

Feds announce human trafficking strategy

The Federal Government has announced a $75-million national strategy to combat human trafficking.
Richmond taxi drivers ask for level playing field

Richmond taxi drivers ask for level playing field

Council is amending its bylaws in reaction to the province introducing ride-hailing.
Massey Tunnel frustrations lead to new traffic app

Massey Tunnel frustrations lead to new traffic app

Is the Massey Tunnel Okay? It’s a question Ladner resident Christopher Powroznik has asked his whole life.
Shaolin temple bringing kung fu to Richmond

Shaolin temple bringing kung fu to Richmond

The international Shaolin Cultural Festival, including a performance by a troupe of 18 monks from the Chinese Shaolin Temple, is expected to ignite Richmondites’ enthusiasm for Chinese martial arts and promote the cultural exchange between Canada and
'The Price is Right' to host live show in Coquitlam

'The Price is Right' to host live show in Coquitlam

'Come on down'?
Distracted driving top priority for ICBC, police and government

Distracted driving top priority for ICBC, police and government

With the start of the new school year, ICBC, police and government are making sure that distracted driving is still their top priority to making roads safer.
Richmond and B.C. renters could face rental increase of up to 2.6 per cent for 2020

Richmond and B.C. renters could face rental increase of up to 2.6 per cent for 2020

Renters in Richmond and across the province could face a rental increase of up to 2.6 per cent for 2020, the maximum allowable increase for that year, according to a Sept. 4 announcement made by the provincial government.