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Steves elementary funded for seismic upgrades

Steves elementary funded for seismic upgrades

The Ministry of Education announced $12.8 million for the school originally built in 1965.
Early data suggests no spike in drug-impaired driving charges since cannabis legalization

Early data suggests no spike in drug-impaired driving charges since cannabis legalization

Canadian police say they haven’t been busting many more stoned drivers six months after legalization, but they are reminding drivers to keep cannabis out of reach.
Richmond teenager's flying dream back on after diabetic rule change

Richmond teenager's flying dream back on after diabetic rule change

Ever since he could walk, Chris Gillies has been in the cockpit with his commercial pilot dad, Bill. And before he’d even graduated from elementary school, Chris was behind the controls in the air, being shown how to take off and land small aircraft.
Update: Richmond council denies taxi driver's appeal

Update: Richmond council denies taxi driver's appeal

The Richmond RCMP’s decision to deny a chauffeur’s permit to an applicant with a history of alcoholism was upheld by city council in an appeal process Tuesday.
Homeless camp on Richmond council's radar

Homeless camp on Richmond council's radar

Richmond city council will ask staff to hold a public community meeting to deal with the Hamilton homeless camp.
Park where you feel like it in Richmond...apparently

Park where you feel like it in Richmond...apparently

Another driving faux pas, Richmond-style, is gathering steam on social media – after an errant motorist parked on the sidewalk, right next to a “no vehicles on sidewalk” sign.
Richmond city engages public at open houses

Richmond city engages public at open houses

The City of Richmond will hold four public information sessions from May to October to show what it is doing to address climate change, how it’s improving the city’s road network, how it’s tackling the affordable housing issue and to give updates on
Over 200 Richmond summer jobs open for applications

Over 200 Richmond summer jobs open for applications

New this year, all youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who can work in Canada are welcome to apply
DFO seeks feedback on new measures to protect orcas

DFO seeks feedback on new measures to protect orcas

Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials will be in Langford for a public meeting today, gathering feedback on a plan to protect and recover endangered southern resident killer whales.
Richmond school support staff ask for more funding

Richmond school support staff ask for more funding

Support staff bore the brunt of cuts when school district budgets were tight, according to CUPE loc. 716 executive members, and now they’re hoping the Richmond School District will restore some funding to their members.