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Richmond Mounties issue warning over bike-riding thief

Richmond Mounties issue warning over bike-riding thief

The Richmond RCMP is warning residents about a bike-riding thief, connected to a series of robberies across the city.
Richmond residents help create video to raise voter turnout among Chinese immigrants

Richmond residents help create video to raise voter turnout among Chinese immigrants

A group of 30 Richmond residents took part in a video which was released on Canada Day to encourage more Chinese people to vote in upcoming elections.
It's going to feel like a toasty 27 C in Vancouver today

It's going to feel like a toasty 27 C in Vancouver today

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for temperatures to feel as high as 27 C with humidity on Monday, July 15. While the Lower Mainland saw some rain over the weekend, Environment Canada calls for sunshine throughout the day on Monday.
BC Liberals will have tough time making speculation tax an election issue

BC Liberals will have tough time making speculation tax an election issue

The numbers showing the reach of the housing speculation tax are out and they are underwhelming. Just 2,410 B.C. residents are paying the tax. That’s it. A mere 2,410 people. That is less than 0.1 per cent of eligible voters in this province.
Jack Knox: 20 years on, Asian migrants who risked lives for their families

Jack Knox: 20 years on, Asian migrants who risked lives for their families

Michael Lin is a hard-working guy. The 37-year-old lives in the Lower Mainland, but on this day is reached up in 100 Mile House, preparing to log five acres to make way for a self-storage business he’s opening.
B.C. allows imported wine on licensed grocery store shelves

B.C. allows imported wine on licensed grocery store shelves

B.C. government revised its laws as part of an agreement hatched in Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade talks
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