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Metro restaurant industry braces for labour shortage in busy season

Metro restaurant industry braces for labour shortage in busy season

As tourists scamper out of cruise ships and airplanes, and locals put away their umbrellas and jostle for good seats on local patios, B.C.’s restaurant sector is bracing for its busiest time of year.
Richmond’s service centre named after philanthropist Johnny Fong

Richmond’s service centre named after philanthropist Johnny Fong

The service centre at 8111 Granville Avenue, opened by non-profit S.U.C.C.E.S.S. last December, now has a name. In recognition of the long-term support from active community philanthropist and patron of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Update: Driver who killed cyclist walks from Richmond court with one-year ban, $1,800 fine

Update: Driver who killed cyclist walks from Richmond court with one-year ban, $1,800 fine

Brad Dean's family lambast Crown Counsel and the justice system saying they feel "let down"
Richmond's biggest development in history on horizon with open houses

Richmond's biggest development in history on horizon with open houses

Richmond Centre mall proposes 2,000 units; public to have its say
Cycling victim's heartbroken family, friends stare down driver in Richmond court

Cycling victim's heartbroken family, friends stare down driver in Richmond court

No matter how hard they tried, Michael Fan would not make eye contact with them.
Animal rights crisis is upon Richmond: Rabbitats Rescue Society

Animal rights crisis is upon Richmond: Rabbitats Rescue Society

Dumped and abandoned rabbits are breeding out of control in Richmond and have nowhere to go, according to the city’s foremost advocate for them.
Seniors Advocate says transportation programs for seniors need improvement

Seniors Advocate says transportation programs for seniors need improvement

Isobel Mackenzie says a program provided through home support would be easy to implement
Youth to city council: Show some compassion

Youth to city council: Show some compassion

A half dozen tents were pitched on the steps of Richmond City Hall Friday night, as a small group of youth gathered to support a housing project for homeless people that is opposed by many nearby residents on Elbridge Way.
Toddler seriously injured after falling out of window in Steveston

Toddler seriously injured after falling out of window in Steveston

A three-year-old boy has been seriously injured after falling out of a third-storey window in Stevetson. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. Monday, according to Richmodn RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang.
Richmond Mounties looking for missing senior

Richmond Mounties looking for missing senior

Richmond RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating an 81-year-old man. Kjell Kessell was last seen on May 7 near Tom Mac Shipyards at 17011 River Rd. Kessell was reported to Richmond RCMP five days later, on May 12.