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New banners coming to Richmond streets

New banners coming to Richmond streets

Banners by 10 artists will start going up around the city centre and main intersections in Richmond after a competition that saw 400 submissions. The street banner winners will be revealed by Mayor Malcolm Brodie on Monday at 7 p.m.
No axe to grind with Reid: Plecas

No axe to grind with Reid: Plecas

The Speaker of the House had a counter-response to legislative staffers claims of no wrongdoing
Former WestJet employee closer to class action suit against airline

Former WestJet employee closer to class action suit against airline

A former flight attendant is getting ready to take the next steps in a class-action lawsuit against WestJet after the airline lost its appeal asking for the case to be thrown out.
Richmond parent petitions for longer lunch hours

Richmond parent petitions for longer lunch hours

Judie Schneider is asking the province to mandate longer lunch breaks and require adult supervision during eating times
Richmond translator charged with helping drivers cheat ICBC test

Richmond translator charged with helping drivers cheat ICBC test

A Richmond-based translator has been charged with fraud after allegedly helping hundreds of people cheat their driving knowledge tests.
New superintendent named for Richmond schools

New superintendent named for Richmond schools

The Richmond school district will have a new superintendent in April: Scott Robinson, the current deputy superintendent will replace Sherry Elwood who is retiring at the end of March.
NDP, Liberals failed to provide info for visually impaired voters

NDP, Liberals failed to provide info for visually impaired voters

Conservative Burnaby South byelection campaign promptly provided files and large-print flyers when asked, CNIB says
Seismic upgrades speed along in Richmond

Seismic upgrades speed along in Richmond

As the Richmond school district plans upcoming seismic upgrades, the Ministry of Education will not fund any more portables and has asked the school district to use surplus space during construction.
Richmond's modular housing project close to completion

Richmond's modular housing project close to completion

A crane was this week lifting pieces of Richmond’s controversial temporary modular housing project into place on Elmbridge and Alderbridge ways.
Chance of snow in Richmond tonight

Chance of snow in Richmond tonight

While Richmondites may be enjoying a sunny day today, snow and rain are expected to return this evening and yet another snowfall warning has been issued. Later this evening, flurries or showers are expected overnight, according to Environment Canada.