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B.C. Ferries unveils vision for revamped Swartz Bay

B.C. Ferries unveils vision for revamped Swartz Bay

Ferry terminal could include boardwalk, more amenities as part of 10-year project
City of Richmond suing BC Hydro for risking dike safety

City of Richmond suing BC Hydro for risking dike safety

City claims area around a pump station near the Massey Tunnel was compromised by BC Hydro building a tower as part of the doomed tunnel replacement project
Richmond reboots climate emergency declaration

Richmond reboots climate emergency declaration

Richmond city council has declared a climate emergency, but not a local state of emergency, which would have allowed the city to exercise emergency powers.
Surrey man arrested after soccer mom punched at West Van match

Surrey man arrested after soccer mom punched at West Van match

West Vancouver police were called to arrest an unruly parent after a dispute on the soccer pitch Saturday escalated to an assault on the sidelines.
This is not death row for dogs: Richmond kennel owner

This is not death row for dogs: Richmond kennel owner

A distraught Richmond animal lover wants to get the message out that her kennels are not death row for dogs. Sylvia Goldmanis, who owns Richmond Dog Boarding and Play at the foot of No.
Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

International rift over Meng Wanzhou case is a ‘gift’ that highlights incompatibility between Canada and authoritarian regime, says author Jonathan Manthorpe
Farm Fest expanded for 2019

Farm Fest expanded for 2019

Farm Fest will take place on Aug. 10 this year with additional events and entertainment at the Garden City Lands.
Two Richmond schools get funding for new playgrounds

Two Richmond schools get funding for new playgrounds

Two Richmond schools are among 50 to be receiving provincial funding for new playgrounds this year. Grauer and Kidd elementary schools will both be given $90,000 to build standard playgrounds, the province announced last Friday.
Ripple effect of lawyers’ job action could slow courts to a halt: Richmond lawyer

Ripple effect of lawyers’ job action could slow courts to a halt: Richmond lawyer

If you thought B.C.’s justice system was painfully slow already, a Richmond lawyer is warning it’s about to get a whole lot more pedestrian.
Richmond council pushes for earlier agendas

Richmond council pushes for earlier agendas

Richmond council will receive its agendas five business days before its meetings.