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Bill reins in shady realtors, cracks open door to vacancy tax

Richmond has no power to impose vacancy tax under Community Charter

Jul 27, 2016 12:40 PM Read more >

One in five Richmond homes sold to foreigners, new tax announced

Richmond leads the way in home purchases by foreigners

Jul 26, 2016 11:32 PM Read more >

Expert worries farmland is still subject to foreign speculators

Dr. Kent Mullinix says government ought to outright ban foreign ownership of farms

Jul 26, 2016 5:27 PM Read more >

Richmond's RCMSAR squad hits summer dog days with safety reminders

Boating accident a reminder to be prepared in and around the Fraser River

Jul 26, 2016 5:16 PM Read more >

Freud's flower theory wilts at Richmond city council

Public art process is broken, according to many councillors

Jul 26, 2016 5:13 PM Read more >

Update: Police locate boater after finding capsized vessel in Fraser River

The owner of a capsized boat in the Fraser River that sparked a police search over the weekend was located Sunday evening safe and sound, according to Mounties.

Jul 23, 2016 2:41 PM Read more >

City contributes to Habitat to build affordable housing

The City of Richmond is contributing just over $130,000 to the non-profit Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver to help cover development cost charges associated with a 12-unit, affordable housing project on Ash Street.

Jul 22, 2016 12:41 PM Read more >

Vacancy/non-resident tax too bureaucratic: Mayor Brodie

Aside from building more condos and townhouses, Richmond's mayor reticent about intervening on housing market

Jul 22, 2016 12:37 PM Read more >

Precedent-setting land deal for rent-controlled units

City offered higher density on Railway Avenue for extra affordable housing

Jul 22, 2016 12:21 PM Read more >

Public art: Get ready for Flower Tree on the middle arm

A large tree of flowers may soon adorn the middle arm dyke trail near the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Jul 22, 2016 12:18 PM Read more >

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