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Chinese ride share firms still boom on black market

Chinese ride share firms still boom on black market

B.C. government announced last month it will not legalize them until at least the fall of 2019
Man facing drug charges after cocaine seized in Halifax released back to Richmond

Man facing drug charges after cocaine seized in Halifax released back to Richmond

A Richmond man facing drug charges from a cocaine seizure in June has been released on bail and allowed to return to Richmond.
Update: Richmond teen cyclist released from hospital after suffering critical injuries

Update: Richmond teen cyclist released from hospital after suffering critical injuries

A Richmond teen has been released from the hospital after suffering from critical injuries as a result of colliding with a vehicle last week. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on July 25, Richmond RCMP were called to the area of Blundell and St.
China’s tech still lags behind that of leading Western countries

China’s tech still lags behind that of leading Western countries

Despite China’s rapidly developing technology scene, a leading economist visiting Vancouver said the Western world is mistaken in believing the country has leapfrogged the likes of the United States, Japan and South Korea in technological advancement
Richmond Mounties looking for suspect in alleged pub assault during Stanley Cup Final

Richmond Mounties looking for suspect in alleged pub assault during Stanley Cup Final

Richmond RCMP are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in an alleged pub assault that took place during the Stanley Cup finals. On June 7, Mounties were called to a pub, understood to be the Pioneer's Pub, on No. 3 Road near Williams Road.
Richmond addresses LED street light health concerns

Richmond addresses LED street light health concerns

But residents can still call city hall to have a light blocker installed
New KPU research farm seeded with $1.68 million

New KPU research farm seeded with $1.68 million

Sustainable agriculture "lab" occupies eight of 55 hectares of the Garden City Lands
Parents told to check immunization records after Chinese vaccine recall

Parents told to check immunization records after Chinese vaccine recall

Parents of young children who were vaccinated in parts of China last year are being urged to check records for a recalled vaccine.
Richmond's fire-prone DND lands have been sucked dry: Harold Steves

Richmond's fire-prone DND lands have been sucked dry: Harold Steves

Councillor Harold Steves says part of the reason for the recent 12-hectare fire on the Department of National Defense Lands is a lack of water naturally reaching the 55-hectare parcel.

Bird's eye view shows extent of damage as Richmond’s fire still burns

Richmond’s wild land fire near Westminster Highway and Shell Road is still burning as crews continue the fight to extinguish it for the fifth day.