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Cannabis entrepreneur urges Richmond to open up to legalization

Cannabis entrepreneur urges Richmond to open up to legalization

Standing on the busy Steveston pier, shielding her eyes from the bright afternoon sun two days before cannabis legalization, Dina Morgan describes her dream of opening a deli shop selling cannabis-infused eats in the historic neighbourhood.
Here’s why you should wait until Thursday to fill up your tank this week

Here’s why you should wait until Thursday to fill up your tank this week

Last week on Tuesday, October 10th, over 100 members of a First Nation community near Prince George were evacuated when a gas pipeline ruptured.
Richmond News statement

Richmond News statement

The Richmond News stands by the accuracy of its stories regarding allegations of vote buying in the upcoming civic election. The first version of the story published Oct.
Richmond’s glass-walled pump station wins Project of the Year

Richmond’s glass-walled pump station wins Project of the Year

Richmond’s new, glass-walled pump station – which was more than three years in the making – has been awarded Project of the Year by the Public Works Association of B.C. Recognized for its “multi-faceted design,” the No.
Get ready to 'drop, cover and hold on' in Richmond this Thursday

Get ready to 'drop, cover and hold on' in Richmond this Thursday

A simulated earthquake test is also coming to the Canada Line in Richmond this Thursday
Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Wellington Court made national headlines after homeowners complained of holding meetings in Mandarin only
Metro council salary increases double that of average worker and inflation

Metro council salary increases double that of average worker and inflation

Biggest increases occurred in Anmore, Port Moody, Vancouver, New Westminster and White Rock
VIDEO: What you need to know about legal pot in Vancouver explained in three minutes

VIDEO: What you need to know about legal pot in Vancouver explained in three minutes

Non-medical marijuana becomes legal in Canada on Oct. 17. But information about what you can and can't do remains a little... hazy. Here are some answers to questions Vancouverites might have about legalization.
Chinese live-streamer held for 'insulting' national anthem

Chinese live-streamer held for 'insulting' national anthem

A popular Chinese live-streamer has been sentenced to five days detention for "insulting" China's national anthem by waving her arms and mimicking a conductor as she sung the song during a broadcast to millions of her followers.
West Van students answer call from Canadian astronaut in training

West Van students answer call from Canadian astronaut in training

Students at West Vancouver’s Ecole Pauline Johnson had a recent lesson that was out of this world. Students gathered in the school gym Oct.