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Legal weed is a lot more expensive than your dealer: Statistics Canada

Legal weed is a lot more expensive than your dealer: Statistics Canada

Price disparity has increased since Canada legalized recreational cannabis use
Richmond residents evacuated after explosion at apartment complex

Richmond residents evacuated after explosion at apartment complex

A number of families were out of a home following a natural gas explosion at a Steveston apartment complex Wednesday afternoon. Richmond fire crews arrived at the Nautica North complex, which sits on No.
Richmond gardener shares his backyard with the public

Richmond gardener shares his backyard with the public

Johnny Tai spent 17 years growing succulents and cacti in his Richmond backyard, which draws hundreds of visitors each year for a free “open garden” exhibition.
New Richmond shelter takes in couples

New Richmond shelter takes in couples

The new homeless shelter, which opened Wednesday in Richmond, is the first of its kind in the city to accommodate men, women and couples.
Richmond's Sea Island elementary shuttered after only 13 students registered

Richmond's Sea Island elementary shuttered after only 13 students registered

It’s the little school that could no longer.
Here comes the sun: Richmond forecast calling for 5 days of sunshine

Here comes the sun: Richmond forecast calling for 5 days of sunshine

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for bright sunshine after the region received a great deal of rainfall overnight on Tuesday, July 9.
Ikea Pride bag launches in Richmond

Ikea Pride bag launches in Richmond

Vibrant rainbow bags will be hitting Ikea’s Richmond and Coquitlam floors July 27, just in time to celebrate Pride.
Bashful Richmond student competes at pageant

Bashful Richmond student competes at pageant

A Richmond student was crowned runner-up at the Miss Fiji Canada Pageant in the pre-teen category last week – at her first ever pageant. Riya KC, 12, a James Whiteside elementary student, was competing at the event in Surrey on July 4.
New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

The province has announced new restrictions on open burning, including more stringent rules in areas near communities, shorter burn periods and a requirement to dry out debris.
Sea Otter research nets new marine discoveries

Sea Otter research nets new marine discoveries

‘Ecological engineers’ make major impact on ocean ecosystem