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7 days of sun in Richmond’s weather forecast

7 days of sun in Richmond’s weather forecast

Get out those sunglasses, Richmond – it’s going to be a warm, sunny week. According to Environment Canada, Richmond can look forward to at least seven straight days of sun, with temperatures finally reaching above 20 C.
Richmond councillor recalls cautionary tales from 1990s

Richmond councillor recalls cautionary tales from 1990s

Recent media reports on possible illegal activities related to gambling in Richmond in the late 1990s reminded Richmond councillor Harold Steves of conversations he and other councillors had while in Hong Kong in 1998.
Family goose-stepping through Richmond's roads

Family goose-stepping through Richmond's roads

Don’t be too concerned if you see families of geese and ducks waddling across Richmond’s roads at this time of year.
'No act of reconciliation is too small,' says B.C. advanced education minister

'No act of reconciliation is too small,' says B.C. advanced education minister

Support programs for Indigenous students aim to make the transition to post-secondary school easier
Richmond-based petition asks for public inquiry into money laundering

Richmond-based petition asks for public inquiry into money laundering

Richmond resident Jack Trovato delivered a petition to the B.C. Legislature Thursday with 3,363 signatures asking for action on money laundering especially as it relates to real estate in the Lower Mainland.
Crash on Highway 99 at Blundell slows Friday commute

Crash on Highway 99 at Blundell slows Friday commute

A crash on Highway 99 in Richmond that slowed traffic during the busy Friday afternoon commute was cleared around 4:30 p.m. The crash happened in the highway's southbound lanes, just south of the Blundell Road overpass. It had the HOV lane blocked.
Richmond sewer rates capped in summer months

Richmond sewer rates capped in summer months

After a Richmond resident complained about sewer rates being based on water usage, city council decided last week to cap sewer rates in the summer months.
This sinkhole in front of a Vancouver brewery has been expanding for a month

This sinkhole in front of a Vancouver brewery has been expanding for a month

The beloved “4th and Alberta Sinkhole” is also referred to as the “Oil Well” by locals...
Richmond's second FreshCo will also open May 16

Richmond's second FreshCo will also open May 16

The other new FreshCo store in Richmond will also have its grand opening on Thursday, May 16.
Province-wide tuition waiver gives former foster kids fighting chance at a post-secondary education

Province-wide tuition waiver gives former foster kids fighting chance at a post-secondary education

Free schooling, extra support services help — but should the government offer even more?