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Sea Island elementary might not run classes this fall

Sea Island elementary might not run classes this fall

The Richmond school district is considering not having any classes at Sea Island elementary this fall.
TransLink will extend hours and service on Canada Day

TransLink will extend hours and service on Canada Day

Are you planning to head out to celebrate this Canada Day? On July 1, TransLink will extend hours and increase transit service to accommodate the larger-than-normal Canada Day crowds.
Sunshine stays for Canada Day long weekend in Richmond

Sunshine stays for Canada Day long weekend in Richmond

Shorts and T-shirt weather expected in Richmond this long weekend. According to Environment Canada, Friday night forecast calls for 60 per cent chance of showers.
This is how much TransLink fares will jump on Monday

This is how much TransLink fares will jump on Monday

While we’ll be busy celebrating Canada Day on July 1, TransLink will also be rolling out their annual fare increases.
Summer CounterAttack launches this weekend

Summer CounterAttack launches this weekend

Every year in B.C. an average of 68 people are killed by impaired driving related crashes, with 40 per cent of these deaths occurring during summer months.
China tensions expected to trigger new immigration wave

China tensions expected to trigger new immigration wave

Rising tensions between Hong Kong residents and Chinese authorities may highlight the symbiotic relationship between Hong Kong and Canada by spurring a new cycle of migration from the former British colony.
Richmond city sells land for less than half its 2018 value

Richmond city sells land for less than half its 2018 value

The City of Richmond is selling four lots in north Richmond for about $13.5 million while their total assessed value in 2018 was pegged at $28.6 million.
32 arrested by RCMP after large retail theft operation in Richmond

32 arrested by RCMP after large retail theft operation in Richmond

Thirty-two suspects, including four youth, were arrested in Richmond last week as part of a large scale police operation targeting retail outlets.
Richmond trustees questioned on land, facilities

Richmond trustees questioned on land, facilities

A school facilities plan for Richmond received almost unanimous support at Wednesday’s board of education meeting, with only one trustee abstaining because he said he couldn’t hear feedback properly from the public.
Province outlines 10-year road map for boosting mental health services for youth

Province outlines 10-year road map for boosting mental health services for youth

B.C. will put more money into supporting free or low-cost community counselling services, as part of a plan to beef up supports for child and family mental health service, Premier John Horgan announced Wednesday.