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Updated: Richmond declares a climate emergency

Updated: Richmond declares a climate emergency

The City of Richmond has declared a climate emergency following a motion from Coun. Michael Wolfe, but several council members balked at the implication that work wasn’t being done, pointing out the environmental mitigation work underway.
Updated: Pedestrian critically injured after car collision in Richmond

Updated: Pedestrian critically injured after car collision in Richmond

A pedestrian is in hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a Volkswagen Beetle in Richmond Saturday morning. At around 9 a.m. near No.
City responds to Richmond’s cold weather snap

City responds to Richmond’s cold weather snap

It’s a cold day in Richmond, as temperatures this week are expected to dip to the lowest the city has seen all winter.
Cold weather alert for Richmond

Cold weather alert for Richmond

Coldest conditions seen all winter coming this week: Environment Canada
Steveston home and garden redevelopment planned

Steveston home and garden redevelopment planned

The city has received a development permit application to turn a single-family home with a garden in Steveston into a three-storey building with residential and commercial units.
Trampoline park regulations could be coming after Richmond death

Trampoline park regulations could be coming after Richmond death

Long-awaited recommendations governing the safety of trampoline parks in B.C. may be on the way, as early as the spring.
Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to rise sharply this weekend

Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to rise sharply this weekend

Residents would be wise to fill up as soon as possible
Upgrades coming to Richmond recycling depot

Upgrades coming to Richmond recycling depot

The trailers at the Richmond recycling depot are getting old and smelly and rodents are getting onto the site, so city council has agreed to spend $1.2 million for upgrades to the Lynas Lane facility.
Mounties’ two-day blitz on thieves nets 30 arrests in Richmond

Mounties’ two-day blitz on thieves nets 30 arrests in Richmond

An annual Richmond RCMP blitz on thieves in the downtown core netted 30 arrests over a two-day period last month.
Extreme weather: Blizzard warning for several B.C. highways

Extreme weather: Blizzard warning for several B.C. highways

Environment Canada warns that multiple highways will experience extreme winter weather conditions