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Three Richmond schools are below the regional average for Kindergarten vaccination rates

Court of Appeal rules in favour of park board

While a lot of Richmond’s snow may have melted by now, Environment Canada is warning Metro Vancouver residents that “a little more snow is on the way” this week.

The RCMP is now accepting applications for its 2019 Troop 17 Scholarship, which recognizes post-secondary students who’ve made a significant effort to prevent bullying and harassment.

The City of Richmond is in the midst of budgeting. From now until Sunday, March 3, taxpayers are asked to submit comments on the city’s Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) online at LetsTalkRichmond.ca , by email or in person at city hall.

Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon says a crossing to replace or augment the George Massey Tunnel remains a high priority for the NDP government and that a business case on the best option will be ready next year.

New campaign finance rules limited both fundraising and spending in the recent municipal election. As of Oct. 31, 2017, companies, unions and non-profits weren’t allowed to contribute to campaigns. Spending limits were set by Elections BC.

Three Richmond political slates were fined $500 each for missing the Elections BC filing deadline.

Health Canada is warning consumers that an eyewash seized from a Richmond-based health store could pose significant health risks.

A 32-year-old man has been jailed for 30 months after he forgot about his loaded handgun in a Boston Pizza in Richmond. Sepehr Motevalli was found guilty last October of possessing a loaded Ruger 9 mm handgun at the restaurant in August, 2015.