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Extreme heat leads to BBQ ban in Richmond parks

Extreme heat leads to BBQ ban in Richmond parks

Richmond, along with the rest of Metro Vancouver, has continued to experience hot, dry weather sparking an extreme fire danger warning, a ban on BBQs in parks and the closure of some trails.
Chak Au: Nobody can claim to represent “Chinese vote” in Richmond

Chak Au: Nobody can claim to represent “Chinese vote” in Richmond

"We have more than one voice in the Chinese community," said Au.
Farmland concerns highlighted by committee chaired by former Delta MLA

Farmland concerns highlighted by committee chaired by former Delta MLA

Speculators buying up ALR lands among major issues raised
Bob's Subs is back in Richmond

Bob's Subs is back in Richmond

Famous eatery, which closed earlier this year due to redevelopment, is, kind of, open at a local pub
Snap, crackle, pop-up event celebrates Saturday morning cereal

Snap, crackle, pop-up event celebrates Saturday morning cereal

And four other reasons Vancouver is awesome this week
Richmond School District marches in its first Vancouver Pride Parade

Richmond School District marches in its first Vancouver Pride Parade

Just over a month after approving a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity policy, also known as SOGI, representatives from the Richmond School District marched in the Vancouver Pride Parade for the first time.
Metro orders odour-causing composting facility in East Ladner to be enclosed

Metro orders odour-causing composting facility in East Ladner to be enclosed

After months of discussion Metro Vancouver has finally issued an air quality management permit to the Enviro-Smart Organics Ltd. composting facility in East Ladner. The permit was issued on Aug. 1 and is valid until Sept. 30, 2023.
WestJet launches new B.C. non-stop route as dispatchers seek to unionize

WestJet launches new B.C. non-stop route as dispatchers seek to unionize

Residents in the logging and resources town of Terrace, in B.C.’s Skeena region, will have non-stop flight access to Calgary twice per week starting Sept. 4, WestJet announced Aug. 7.

Richmond's bog fire continues to burn

Richmond’s wild land fire near Westminster Highway and Shell Road is still burning as crews continue to monitor the site nearly two weeks after the fire was discovered.
Black man denied by Richmond Airbnb host: Guest

Black man denied by Richmond Airbnb host: Guest

A black man was denied accommodation from a Richmond Airbnb host, who has since been removed from the company’s website following a complaint.