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Richmond teachers focus on 'inequity' between high schools

Richmond teachers focus on 'inequity' between high schools

Size matters was the message from the Richmond Teachers’ Association (RTA) to the board of education on Wednesday evening.
Richmond man's lost wallet goes coast to coast, returns intact

Richmond man's lost wallet goes coast to coast, returns intact

When Jason Chan dropped his wallet during a bike ride near Cambie and No. 5 roads last month, he had, understandably, given it up as lost.
Massive police presence in Richmond city centre

Massive police presence in Richmond city centre

More than a dozen RCMP vehicles were lined up along Ackroyd Road, at No. 3 Road, Friday morning, with police appearing to focus on a building at the northwest corner of the intersection. Police cars were also stationed along No.
Richmond's Thompson community kicks off summer

Richmond's Thompson community kicks off summer

The public is invited to walk, rock and wheel to the annual Thompson community picnic on Friday, June 21, running from 5:45 to 8 p.m. This free all-ages event is a kickoff to summer.
Massey Tunnel safe despite multiple replicated inspection reports: Ministry

Massey Tunnel safe despite multiple replicated inspection reports: Ministry

Reports confused over whether tunnel inspected annually or not
Richmond’s free shuttle bus connects tourists to hot spots

Richmond’s free shuttle bus connects tourists to hot spots

Tourism Richmond has launched a free shuttle bus to connect visitors to three popular local destinations. Starting on Saturday, June 15, the Discovery Shuttle will run weekends and holidays until Sept. 2.
Rezoning of Onni's Steveston development approved

Rezoning of Onni's Steveston development approved

The final adoption of Onni’s development on Steveston’s waterfront passed at Monday's council meeting, but not without criticism from four councillors. Onni Group agreed to pay $5.
Update: Richmond strawberry farmer takes down seasonal sign

Update: Richmond strawberry farmer takes down seasonal sign

One of Richmond’s most respected farmers has been fined $1,000 and forced to take down a sign, which has been up during the strawberry season for 41 years.
Richmond school raises money for a young author to battle cancer

Richmond school raises money for a young author to battle cancer

Students, staff, and parents of Walter Lee elementary school raised more funds to help fight childhood cancer than any other school in the Lower Mainland competing in the Race for Kids hosted by RBC in support of B.C. Children’s Hospital.
Richmond celebrates Indigenous culture with art and bannock

Richmond celebrates Indigenous culture with art and bannock

A free Art and Bannock event takes place on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Richmond’s City Centre Community Centre. Artist Christine MacKenzie will lead participants in painting a story on canvas and cedar.