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Guitarist shreds world record in Richmond, raises $10,000 for charity

Guitarist shreds world record in Richmond, raises $10,000 for charity

Guitarist Spirit Cool didn’t just beat a Guinness World Record for marathon guitar playing on Saturday at Richmond’s River Rock Casino, he also raised $10,000 for charity in the process.
ICBC plans enforcement blitz for long weekend

ICBC plans enforcement blitz for long weekend

The May long weekend is finally approaching, but with it, ICBC is planning a province-wide enforcement blitz to target high-risk behaviours on Saturday in partnership with police and Speed Watch volunteers.
BC Ferries adds extra long weekend sailings

BC Ferries adds extra long weekend sailings

BC Ferries has scheduled 73 extra sailings on the Tsawassen-Swartz Bay, 12 extra sailings the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route and 12 on the Earls Cove-Saltery Bay run for the Victoria Day weekend.
Wily coyotes on the prowl across Vancouver during birthing season

Wily coyotes on the prowl across Vancouver during birthing season

They may not have the resources of the ACME Corporation behind them, but coyotes are still causing trouble for people, and their pets, in Vancouver.
Richmond man charged with fraud and theft

Richmond man charged with fraud and theft

Following a B.C. Securities Commission investigation, a 52-year-old Richmond man has been charged with one count of fraud over $5,000 and one count of theft over $5,000.
City of Richmond offers 80% off on its aquatic fitness instructor programs

City of Richmond offers 80% off on its aquatic fitness instructor programs

The special rate is $199 while the typical cost is more than $1,300
Metro restaurant industry braces for labour shortage in busy season

Metro restaurant industry braces for labour shortage in busy season

As tourists scamper out of cruise ships and airplanes, and locals put away their umbrellas and jostle for good seats on local patios, B.C.’s restaurant sector is bracing for its busiest time of year.
Richmond’s service centre named after philanthropist Johnny Fong

Richmond’s service centre named after philanthropist Johnny Fong

The service centre at 8111 Granville Avenue, opened by non-profit S.U.C.C.E.S.S. last December, now has a name. In recognition of the long-term support from active community philanthropist and patron of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Update: Driver who killed cyclist walks from Richmond court with one-year ban, $1,800 fine

Update: Driver who killed cyclist walks from Richmond court with one-year ban, $1,800 fine

Brad Dean's family lambast Crown Counsel and the justice system saying they feel "let down"
Richmond's biggest development in history on horizon with open houses

Richmond's biggest development in history on horizon with open houses

Richmond Centre mall proposes 2,000 units; public to have its say