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Pepper-spray robber attacked woman in broad daylight in Richmond city centre

Pepper-spray robber attacked woman in broad daylight in Richmond city centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man pepper-sprayed a woman and tried to steal her purse in Richmond city centre. The 52-year-old Richmond woman was returning to her parked vehicle around 4 p.m.
City of Richmond proposing to amend speed limits in Steveston

City of Richmond proposing to amend speed limits in Steveston

The City of Richmond wants to extend its 30-kilometre-per-hour speed limit in Steveston to fully encompass the village area.
Update: Moray Bridge now working but Richmond traffic still snarled

Update: Moray Bridge now working but Richmond traffic still snarled

Traffic is heavily backed up around YVR due to an earlier issue with the Moray Bridge on the middle arm of the Fraser River. The swing bridge is now working, but all traffic heading out of the airport area is heavily backed up.
Richmond 7-Eleven smash down to ‘driver error’ say police

Richmond 7-Eleven smash down to ‘driver error’ say police

Richmond RCMP has revealed that the Honda SUV that crashed through the front window of a 7-Eleven in the city was caused by “driver error.
SUV smashes into front of Richmond 7-Eleven store

SUV smashes into front of Richmond 7-Eleven store

Staff at a Richmond 7-Eleven store were “greeted” by a white SUV that smashed into the storefront. Pictures posted on WeChat, a Chinese social media platform, show a white SUV embedded into the front window of the 7-Eleven store at No.
Updated: Richmond council set to give right-of-way to jet fuel pipeline

Updated: Richmond council set to give right-of-way to jet fuel pipeline

A slim majority of council supported giving VAFFC access to build a new pipeline at Monday's committee meeting.
Investigation launched after man rides atop party bus in Richmond

Investigation launched after man rides atop party bus in Richmond

Authorities are investigating after a man was spotted standing on top of a moving party bus in Richmond last week.
Richmond council decisions now searchable in database

Richmond council decisions now searchable in database

The past 19 years of council meeting minutes with voting records are now searchable on the City of Richmond’s website.
Richmond business owners concerned about trips to China

Richmond business owners concerned about trips to China

Richmond business people in the Chinese-Canadian community have once again expressed safety concerns while going on trips to China. Relations between Canada and China have been strained since two Canadians were detained in China in December.
YVR uses video to ‘find’ Ryan Reynolds

YVR uses video to ‘find’ Ryan Reynolds

Vancouver Airport president and CEO Craig Richmond is obsessed with finding Ryan Reynolds – and he needs some help. Help Craig find Ryan! Quote tweet this and tag @VancityReynolds to be entered to win a $2500 travel voucher. #FindingRyan pic.twitter.