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More funding for Richmond's Farm Fest sought

More funding for Richmond's Farm Fest sought

Richmond's parks department is hoping to make Farm Fest bigger and better in 2019.
Explosive Disposal Unit deployed to Richmond for investigation

Explosive Disposal Unit deployed to Richmond for investigation

Richmond RCMP are looking for a vehicle passenger, after they fled on foot during a traffic stop that led to an investigation for possible explosives. Around 4:30 p.m.
No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket for the $60 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. There were also 46 Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, and 19 of them were won by ticket holders across the country.
Ryan Reynolds tapped for voiceover on rainforest documentary

Ryan Reynolds tapped for voiceover on rainforest documentary

A documentary with Victoria ties has drawn the attention of one of the biggest actors on the planet. Ryan Reynolds of Deadpool fame has been tapped to do the voiceover for Great Bear Rainforest, a documentary from director Ian McAllister.
Weather warning: wind gusts of 70-90 km/h to hit Metro Vancouver

Weather warning: wind gusts of 70-90 km/h to hit Metro Vancouver

Be prepared to experience damage to buildings and loose objects being tossed by the winds
Affordable homes planned for east Richmond

Affordable homes planned for east Richmond

A townhouse development in Hamilton will include six units at lower rents
Video: Why neglecting your Christmas tree could be dangerous

Video: Why neglecting your Christmas tree could be dangerous

Dry Christmas trees are fire hazard, Richmond Fire-Rescue is warning residents. In a video shared on Facebook, the department shows how a light that sparks a fire on an un-watered tree can quickly ignite the whole thing.
Warning issued after fentanyl discovered in fake Xanax pills

Warning issued after fentanyl discovered in fake Xanax pills

Pills confiscated by Delta school district officials
Delivery driver in Richmond blocks disabled spot and ramp

Delivery driver in Richmond blocks disabled spot and ramp

Seems like the busy season of getting parcels delivered overrides parking rules when it comes to one courier. Spotted Thursday by Richmond News reader Vincent Miele at Blundell Centre, at Blundell and No. 2 roads, was this DHL van.
Pedestrian struck at Lansdowne Centre

Pedestrian struck at Lansdowne Centre

RCMP have confirmed the driver and victim are related.