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Richmond wildfire (Thursday): Fire still burning but 100% contained; crew still on site

According to the City of Richmond’s emergency alerts, the fire, as was reported earlier in the week is still 100 per cent contained, however there is still perimeter sprinkling running 24/7.
Delta says OK to casino, but Richmond could be wildcard

Delta says OK to casino, but Richmond could be wildcard

The Delta Cascades Casino has been approved by city council but there could be another hurdle ahead. Delta council tonight (Monday) did the expected and voted in favour of granting final approval of the Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd.
'It isn’t all treats and snuggles': Meet the working dogs of YVR

'It isn’t all treats and snuggles': Meet the working dogs of YVR

From therapy, to border security, to chasing birds off the tarmac, these four-legged Vancouver International Airport workers do it all.
Update: Police called after Richmond’s rainbow steps vandalized

Update: Police called after Richmond’s rainbow steps vandalized

It only took 24 hours for the rainbow steps outside the Richmond Cultural Centre to be vandalized by homophobic sentiment.
Richmond lottery winner's first purchase...a Slurpee

Richmond lottery winner's first purchase...a Slurpee

People often muse about the first thing they’d buy if they won the lottery – chances are, a Slurpee wouldn’t be high on the list.
Drought advisory issued for entire B.C. West Coast

Drought advisory issued for entire B.C. West Coast

Vancouver’s air quality advisory remains moderate

Have you checked on the senior in your life during the heatwave?

As the heatwave in B.C. continues, BC Care Providers Association is urging the public to check on their elderly friends, relatives and neighbours to make sure they're feeling well.
Westham Island Bridge work expected to begin in September

Westham Island Bridge work expected to begin in September

TransLink is providing further details when rehabilitation work is expected to begin on the Westham Island Bridge. A transportation authority spokesperson said they expect to award the contract by the end of August.
Richmond wildfire update: Crews battling wind, extreme heat and the public

Richmond wildfire update: Crews battling wind, extreme heat and the public

The large plumes of smoke may gone, but that doesn’t mean Richmond’s wildfire is out.
City’s negotiations on modular housing for homeless continue

City’s negotiations on modular housing for homeless continue

Two months after Richmond city council approved a modular housing project for the homeless, the City of Richmond said it’s still nailing down the finer details.