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Richmond city defends lawn bowling clubhouse costs

Richmond city defends lawn bowling clubhouse costs

Amid public criticism of the $5.3 million price tag to rebuild the Richmond Lawn Bowling clubhouse, the city said they believe it’s a “prudent” cost estimate.
Update: Richmond News surveys city council over Chinese reception at UBCM convention

Update: Richmond News surveys city council over Chinese reception at UBCM convention

The News asked local councillors whether they plan to attend the now controversial reception at this fall's convention.
West slams UBCM China decision

West slams UBCM China decision

Port Coquitlam mayor says review of sponsorship for next year's convention is a cop out
Richmond MP hits out again at organized crime links

Richmond MP hits out again at organized crime links

However, Joe Peschisolido has no plans to sue TV station over allegations he associated with Chinese criminals
Richmond proposes bylaw to ban plastics, foam containers and straws

Richmond proposes bylaw to ban plastics, foam containers and straws

Just days before Richmond council was set to look at how it could ban single-use plastics and foam containers, the courts came down on the city of Victoria, ruling its plastic bag ban over-stepped its jurisdiction.
Recreational fisheries closure having devastating effect on Vancouver businesses

Recreational fisheries closure having devastating effect on Vancouver businesses

Charter guides, tackle shops are losing money and clientele hand over fist
Burnaby bee-product business defrauded investors: Ontario Securities Commission

Burnaby bee-product business defrauded investors: Ontario Securities Commission

Natural Bee Works Apiaries Inc. made false claims of owning $1.9 mil in bees, equipment, and the company's sole director lied about being a licensed beekeeper.
Richmond massage school banned for 30 days

Richmond massage school banned for 30 days

A Richmond massage college – which issued a diploma to a student without giving any training - has been suspended by the B.C. government for 30 days.
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival comes to Richmond this week

Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival comes to Richmond this week

A display of 32 performances featuring Taiwanese culture and arts will take place this weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Arby’s beefs it with Reddit Vancouver community over ‘trademark violation’ threat

Arby’s beefs it with Reddit Vancouver community over ‘trademark violation’ threat

The Vancouver Reddit community was up in arms this week after the page was allegedly ordered to take down its carefully crafted banner image due to a “trademark violation.