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Trustee candidate voices concerns about “post-SOGI divisiveness”

Trustee candidate voices concerns about “post-SOGI divisiveness”

After two new candidates and incumbent Alice Wong joined forces to challenge the SOGI policy, another candidate also pointed his finger at the school board’s approach in passing the policy last July.
‘We’ve got it all covered’: School board reassures cannabis concern group

‘We’ve got it all covered’: School board reassures cannabis concern group

A member of the Richmond-based 2018 Marijuana Legalization Concern Group made a presentation to Richmond school board trustees Wednesday night asking for further protections for students post-legalization.
Poll finds some people still think you'll get the flu from a flu shot

Poll finds some people still think you'll get the flu from a flu shot

Most people think it’s important to get a flu shot – they just don’t necessarily plan on getting one.
Elections BC is worried you won't get their package

Elections BC is worried you won't get their package

Referendum information cards have started arriving in local mailboxes this week in anticipation of the mail-in vote on changing the provincial voting system. In the lead-up to the referendum, Elections B.C. is asking B.C.
Richmond city council pursuing code of conduct

Richmond city council pursuing code of conduct

Two council candidates say they want to see tighter regulations on conflict of interest
New West pooch becomes ill after eating cannabis-laced poop at local park

New West pooch becomes ill after eating cannabis-laced poop at local park

A Quayside resident is warning dog owners to be careful after her dog consumed cannabis-laced poop at Westminster Pier Park. Deborah Henry was walking her dog Tobi along the upper gravel path near the fence on the morning of Sept.
Teenage break-and-enter suspect leads Richmond police on wild foot chase

Teenage break-and-enter suspect leads Richmond police on wild foot chase

The teen and an accomplice were seen fleeing from a home on Pleasant Street.
Video: Dashcam footage shows driver narrowly missing flying tire in Richmond

Video: Dashcam footage shows driver narrowly missing flying tire in Richmond

Drivers passing through Richmond may know to keep a particularly watchful eye for unpredictable behaviour on the road, but a runaway tire is certainly more unexpected.
Couple’s stored furniture plagued by rats in Richmond

Couple’s stored furniture plagued by rats in Richmond

U-Haul claims the Raffas left food in their locker, which attracted the rodents
KPU speaker says he’ll ‘uncover the truth’ about genetically engineered foods

KPU speaker says he’ll ‘uncover the truth’ about genetically engineered foods

A researcher who says he has spent two decades "uncovering the truth" about genetically engineered foods is set to give a talk on his findings at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Richmond next week.